Diagnosis and treatment of furcation-involved teeth / edited by Luigi Nibali.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Intro; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1: Anatomy of Multi-rooted Teeth and Aetiopathogenesis of the Furcation Defect; 1.1 Introduction: Why Focus on Molars?; 1.2 The'Special' Anatomy of Molar Teeth; 1.3 Anatomical Factors in Molar Teeth; 1.4 Anatomical Aetiological Factors; 1.5 Periodontal Aetiological Factors in Molar Teeth; References; Chapter 2: Clinical and Radiographic Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Furcation Involvement; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Clinical Furcation Diagnosis; 2.3 Radiographic Diagnosis of Furcation Involvement; 2.4 Epidemiology of Furcation Involvement

6.5 Regeneration Treatments of Class III Furcation Defects6.6 Discussion; 6.7 Conclusions; References; Chapter 7: Regenerative Therapy of Furcations in Human Clinical Studies; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Outcome Measures for Regenerative Therapy in Furcation Defects; 7.3 Clinical Scenarios; 7.4 Furcation Regeneration: Step-by-step Procedure; 7.5 Furcation Regeneration: How to Take the Next Step?; References; Chapter 8: Furcation Therapy; 8.1 Anatomical Considerations for Treatment Planning; 8.2 Pre-surgical Diagnosis; 8.3 Treatment of Furcation Defects

8.4 Resective Procedures and Restorative Approaches8.5 Conclusions; References; Chapter 9: Furcation Tunnelling; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Indication; 9.3 Patient Selection; 9.4 The Tunnelling Procedure: Surgical Steps; 9.5 Postoperative Follow-Up and Oral Hygiene in the Furcation; 9.6 Types of Teeth; 9.7 Pulp Reaction; 9.8 Caries after Furcation Tunnelling; 9.9 Maintenance Phase; References; Chapter 10: Innovative and Adjunctive Furcation Therapy:; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Periodontal Endoscope; 10.3 Laser Therapy; 10.4 Photodynamic Therapy; 10.5 Air-polishing Devices; 10.6 Local Antimicrobials

'Diagnosis and Treatment of Furcation-Involved Teeth offers dental professionals a comprehensive review of the aetiology and diagnosis of furcation defects, including treatment options. Provides a practical manual for the successful diagnosis and treatment of a therapeutic challenge for general dentists and periodontists. Presents illustrative photographs of clinical cases and procedures. Offers a helpful chapter on patient-reported outcomes'--Provided by publisher.

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