An Introduction to Risk Prediction and Preventive Dentistry

by Axelsson, Per

• ISBN13: 9780867153613
• ISBN10: 086715361X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Quintessence Pub Co

Summary

Public Dental Health Service, Karlstad, Sweden. New series of clinical atlases focusing on risk prediction of dental caries and periodontal disease. Volume one provides an overview of current and future trends, preventive dentistry methods, and quality control. Complete in five volumes. Color illustrations. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Worldwide Prevalence of Oral Disease	1	(8)
Oral Health Trends	1	(4)
Oral Disease Prevention	5	(2)
Conclusion	7	(2)
Global Oral Health Care Resources	9	(12)
Oral Health Personnel	9	(6)
Oral Health Care Systems and Trends	15	(6)
Etiologic Factors in Oral Diseases	21	(12)
Plaque	21	(7)
Pathogenic Bacteria	28	(5)
Modifying Factors in Oral Diseases	33	(6)
Definition of Terms	33	(1)
External (Environmental) Risk Indicators, Risk Factors, and Prognostic Risk Factors	33	(2)
Internal (Endogenous) Risk Indicators, Risk Factors, and Prognostic Risk Factors	35	(4)
Risk Profiles for Tooth Loss, Dental Caries, and Periodontal Diseases	39	(4)
Risk Profiles: A Tool for Predicting Risk and Communicating With Patients	39	(1)
Risk Profiles for Tooth Loss	39	(1)
Risk Profiles for Dental Caries and Periodontal Diseases	40	(3)
Plaque Control for the Prevention of Oral Diseases	43	(34)
Mechanical Plaque Control	43	(26)
Chemical Plaque Control	69	(8)
Other Caries-Preventive Factors	77	(28)
Fluorides	77	(21)
Fissure Sealants	98	(3)
Dietary Control	101	(1)
Salivary Stimulation	102	(3)
Integrated Prevention and Control of Caries in Children and Young Adults	105	(8)
Caries Incidence of the Targeted Population	105	(2)
Integrated Caries Prevention Based on Predicted Risk	107	(6)
Oral Health Goals	113	(2)
The Influence of Dental Insurance Systems on Oral Health Status	115	(4)
Quality Control Guidelines	115	(1)
Fixed Fees	115	(1)
Capitation Schemes	116	(1)
Health Maintenance Organizations	116	(1)
Rewarding Increased Preventive Care	116	(1)
Public Health Funding	116	(1)
Proposed Oral Health Insurance System	116	(3)
Needs-Related Preventive Programs	119	(4)
Screening and History Taking	119	(1)
Examination and Tests	119	(1)
Risk Classification	120	(1)
Initial Intensive Treatment	120	(1)
Reevaluation	120	(1)
Maintenance Period	120	(1)
Recall Examination	120	(1)
Implementation	121	(2)
Diagnosis and Analytical Epidemiology for Quality Control	123	(22)
Diagnosis of Dental Caries	123	(10)
Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases	133	(8)
Analytical Epidemiology for Quality Control	141	(4)
References	145	(7)
List of Abbreviations	152	(1)
Index	153