The Periodontic Syllabus

by Vernino, Arthur; Gray, Jonathan; Hughes, Elizabeth

• ISBN13: 9780781779722
• ISBN10: 0781779723
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-16
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

The Fifth Edition of this text--widely known as the "Navy Syllabus"--will keep students and practitioners current on periodontal techniques. The book focuses on the biological approach to treatment with quick access to concise, step-by-step, clearly illustrated information on performing specific techniques. Coverage includes implants, implant maintenance, occlusion in periodontal disease, and a mucocutaneous diseases chapter with full-color illustrations of pathologic conditions. This edition features updated pedagogy and new illustrations throughout, including full-color photographs. End-of-chapter review questions require students to test their knowledge before moving on to the next topic. This edition also provides more information on the dental hygienist's role.

Table of Contents

The periodontium	p. 1
Etiology of periodontal disease	p. 15
Systemic contributing factors	p. 27
Host defenses in periodontal disease	p. 37
Diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning	p. 47
Occlusion as a risk factor for periodontal disease	p. 63
Plaque control	p. 71
Scaling and root preparation	p. 81
Instrument preparation	p. 93
Local and systemic periodontal chemotherapy	p. 99
The role of the dental hygienist in nonsurgical periodontal therapy	p. 119
Wound healing	p. 125
Principles of periodontal surgery	p. 135
Management of soft tissue : gingivoplasty, gingivectomy, and gingival flaps	p. 155
Management of soft tissue : flaps for pocket management	p. 169
Management of soft tissue : mucogingival procedures	p. 177
Management of osseous defects : osseous resective surgery	p. 187
Management of osseous defects : bone replacement grafts	p. 195
Management of osseous defects : furcation involvement treatment considerations	p. 201
Management of osseous defects : additional techniques and summary	p. 209
Dental implants	p. 213
Implant maintenance	p. 227
Periodontal maintenance therapy	p. 233
Periodontal emergencies	p. 241
Mucocutaneous diseases of the periodontium	p. 253
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