Clinical problem solving in periodontology & implantology /
Clinical problem solving in periodontology and implantology
edited by Francis J. Hughes [and four others].
- 1st ed.
- 186 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 30 cm
- Clinical problem solving in dentistry series Clinical problem solving in periodontology and implantology series .
- Clinical problem solving in dentistry series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Periodontal assessment -- Classification of periodontal diseases -- Periodontal diagnosis : systemic factors -- Periodontal diagnosis : risk factor assessment -- Is it periodontal disease? : Oher conditions affecting the periodontal tissues -- Initial treatment planning -- Behaviour change : plaque control and smoking cessation -- Nonsurgical treatment -- Reassessment : time for decision making -- Surgical treatment of periodontal pocketing -- Other surgical procedures -- Periodontal regeneration -- Local and systemic antimicrobial agents -- Gingival recession -- Postoperative care and periodontal maintenance therapy -- Indications for dental implant treatment -- Assessing the patient for implant placement -- Treatment planning -- Basic surgery for implant placement -- Managing bone deficiencies for implant surgery -- Restorative options in implant dentistry -- Implant failures.