Practical Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
offers its readers a step-by-step guide to diagnosing and planning
treatment for periodontal patients through the latest
evidence-based protocols. It summarizes the available scientific
evidence for efficacy and effectiveness and links it to everyday
clinical practice in a concise, user-friendly manner.
Practical Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
begins with the basics of periodontal diagnosis, following the
latest classification by the AAP. Modifiable and
non-modifiable risk factors are assessed in detail, emphasizing the
treatment planning intricacies associated with each one. The book
discusses all presentations of periodontal disease ranging from
gingivitis to aggressive periodontitis, highlighting topics such as
occlusion, scaling and root planning. The full range of treatment
modalities are also presented, providing practical instruction for
osseous resective surgery, regenerative and supportive periodontal
therapy, and dental implant complication management.
Designed to improve and expand the reader's repertoire of
clinical skills, Practical Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment
Planning provides comprehensive coverage of this core part of
periodontal training in a concise, highly illustrated, step-by-step
format.
