Table of Contents

 

 

 

1

Periodontium

 

2

Microscopic Anatomy

 

3

Disease Progression

 

4

Disease Classification

 

5

Causes: A Search

 

6

Oral Biofilms

 

7

Local Factors

 

8

Immunity and Inflammation

 

9

Host Response

 

10

Systemic Factors

 

11

Smoking

 

12

Etiologic Factors

 

13

Clinical Features

 

14

Gingival Diseases

 

15

Chronic Periodontitis

 

16

Aggressive Periodontitis

 

17

Other Conditions

 

18

Periodontitis: a Risk Factor

 

19

Periodontal Assessment

 

20

Radiographic Analysis

 

21

Nutrition

 

22

Best Practices

 

23

Decision Making

 

24

Nonsurgical Therapy

 

25

Motivational Interviewing

 

26

Patient’s Role in Therapy

 

27

Lrrigation

 

28

Chemical Agents

 

29

Host Modulation

 

30

Surgical Concepts

 

31

Maintenance

 

32

Implant Maintenance

 

33

Emergencies

 

34

Documentation And Insurance

 

35

Future Directions

 

36

Comprehensive Cases