Comprehensive Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist

by Weinberg, Mea A.; Theile, Cheryl Westphal; Froum, Stuart J.; Palat, Milton, DDS, JD; Schoor, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780135015421
• ISBN10: 0135015421
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-13
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Comprehensive Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, 3/eis a classic book anchored in evidence-based learning, providing students simple explanations of many of the complexities of the dental disease process and providing clear links back to practical aspects of therapy. This book has been written in an attempt to make the professionsrs" understanding of periodontal diseases accessible to the dental hygiene student, the practicing dental hygienist, and the dentist needing to update their knowledge through a concise synopsis of clinical periodontics. New to this edition areRapid Dental Hintsthat remind readers about key information or tasks that should be performed related to the condition or topic that is discussed. Fun Factsalso provide a mental break for readers by providing interesting "gee whiz" information.For dental hygienists and general dentists.

Table of Contents

Comprehensive Periodonticsfor the Dental Hygienist Second Edition

The Periodontal Diseases: Introduction and Background

Epidemiology of the Periodontal Diseases

Anatomy of the Periodontal Structures: The Healthy State

Dental Biofilms: Microbiology of the Periodontal Diseases

Bacteria-Host Response: Inflammatory and Immunology Fundamentals

Local Contributory Factors for the Periodontal Diseases

OraOral-Systemic Disease Connection

The Periodontal Diseases: Classification

Gingival Diseases

Periodontitis and other Periodontal Conditions

Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases

Abscesses of the Periodontium

The Periodontal Diseases: The Assessment Phase

Dental Hygiene Process of Care for the Patient with Periodontal Disease

Patient History

Clinical Examination: Extraoral/Intraoral Examination and Dental Evaluation

Clinical Examination: Gingival Assessment

Clinical Examination: Periodontal Assessment

Radiographic Assessment

Advances in Detecting and Monitoring the Periodontal Diseases

Periodontal Diseases: Treatment Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Phase

Problem/Evidence-based Treatment Planning

Oral Hygiene for the Periodontal Patient: Beyond the Basics

Topical Drug Delivery Systems: Oral Rinses and Irrigation

Systemic and Local Drug Delivery Systems: Systemic Antibiotics, Local Drug Devices, and Enzyme Suppression Therapy

Healing after Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

Principles of Periodontal Surgery: Gingivectomy, Osseous Resection, and Periodontal Plastic Surgery

Principles of Periodontal Surgery: Periodontal Regeneration

Implantology

Periodontal Emergencies

Periodontal Maintenance Therapy Appendices

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