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The trusted guide to clinical periodontics.
Comprehensive Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, 4/e provides concise coverage of the foundations of periodontics. This text is a helpful introduction for dental hygiene students and a valuable resource for practicing hygienists. Coverage includes the clinical aspects of periodontics, including surgical and nonsurgical procedures, and presents material in a clear and accessible format. Anchored in evidence-based learning, chapters provide simple explanations of many of the complexities of the dental disease process and provide clear links to practical aspects of therapy.
Teaching and Learning Experience
This text offers a clear and accessible introduction to periodontics. It provides:
- Clear links between theory and practice: Discussions and textbook features help readers connect chapter material to real applications.
- Preparation for national board exams: Resources follow the content and format of national board exams.
- Effective learning resources: Numerous references and review tools helps students truly master chapter material.
Synopsis
The trusted guide to clinical periodontics.
Comprehensive Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, 4/e provides concise coverage of the foundations of periodontics. This text is a helpful introduction for dental hygiene students and a valuable resource for practicing hygienists. Coverage includes the clinical aspects of periodontics, including surgical and nonsurgical procedures, and presents material in a clear and accessible format. Anchored in evidence-based learning, chapters provide simple explanations of many of the complexities of the dental disease process and provide clear links to practical aspects of therapy.
Teaching and Learning Experience
This text offers a clear and accessible introduction to periodontics. It provides:
- Clear links between theory and practice: Discussions and textbook features help readers connect chapter material to real applications.
- Preparation for national board exams: Resources follow the content and format of national board exams.
- Effective learning resources: Numerous references and review tools helps students truly master chapter material.
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Table of Contents
PART I—Periodontal Diseases: Introduction and Background
1 Anatomy of the Periodontal Structures: The Healthy State
2 Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases
PART II—Periodontal Diseases: Etiology
3 Dental Biofilm: Microbiology of the Periodontium in Health and Disease
4 Bacterial and the Host Response: Inflammatory and Immunology Fundamentals
5 Local Contributory Factors for Periodontal Diseases
6 The Oral-Systemic Disease Connection
PART III—Periodontal Diseases: Classification
7 Gingival Diseases
8 Periodontitis and Other Periodontal Conditions
9 Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases
10 Occlusal Trauma
11 Acute Periodontal Conditions
PART IV—Periodontal Diseases: The Assessment Phase
12 Dental Hygiene Process of Care for the Patient with Periodontal Disease
13 Patient History
14 Clinical Examination: Extraoral/Intraoral Examination and Dental Evaluation
15 Clinical Examination: Gingival Assessment
16 Clinical Examination: Periodontal Assessment
17 Radiographic Assessment
18 Advances in Diagnostic Testing for Periodontal Diseases
PART V—Periodontal Diseases: Treatment Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Phase
19 Problem and Evidence-Based Treatment Planning
20 Oral Hygiene for the Periodontal Patient: Beyond the Basics
21 Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
22 Periodontal Maintenance Therapy
23 Topical Drug Delivery Systems
24 Systemic and Local Drug Delivery Systems: Systemic Antibiotics, Local Drug Devices, and Enzyme Suppression Therapy
25 Principles of Periodontal Surgery: Gingivectomy, Osseous Resection, and Periodontal Plastic Surgery
26 Principles of Periodontal Surgery: Periodontal Regeneration
27 Implantology
PART VI
28 Case Studies
Appendices
A Periodontal Information Resources
B Reading the Literature
C Antibiotic Prophylaxis
D Smoking Cessation