Carranzas clinical periodontology
By:  Michael G. Newman ... [et al.].
Edition: 10th ed.
Publisher: Elsevier Saunders
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Edinburgh
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1286
Subjects: Periodontics.
Other titles: Clinical periodontology
Notes: Previous ed.: Philadelphia. Pa.: W.B. Saunders, 2002.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to evidence-based decision making; title: Asessing evidence; title: Implementing evidence-based decisions in clinical practice; title: The gingiva; title: The tooth-supporting structures; title: Aging and the periodontium; title: Classification of diseases and conditions affecting the periodontium; title: Epidemiology of gingival and periodontal diseases; title: Microbiology of periodontal diseases; title: The role of dental calculus and other predisposing factors; title: Genetic factors associated with periodontal disease; title: Immunity and inflammation : basic concepts; title: Microbial interactions with the host in periodontal diseases; title: Smoking and periodontal disease; title: Molecular biology of the host-microbe interaction in periodontal diseases : selected topics : molecular signaling aspects of pathogen-mediated bone destruction in periodontal diseases; title: Host modulation; title: Influence of systemic disorders and stress on the Periodontium; title: Periodontal medicine : impact of periodontal infection on systemic health; title: Oral malodor; title: Defense mechanisms of the gingiva; title: Gingival inflammation; title: Clinical features of gingivitis; title: Gingival enlargement; title: Acute gingival infections; title: Gingival diseases in childhood; title: Desquamative gingivitis; title: Periodontal pocket; title: Bones loss and patterns of bone destruction; title: Periodontal response to external forces; title: Masticatory system disorders; title: Chronic periodontitis; title: Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis; title: Aggressive periodontitis; title: Pathology and management of Periodontal problems in patients with HIV infection; title: Clinical diagnosis; title: Radiographic aids in the diagnosis of periodontal disease; title: Advanced diagnostic techniques; title: Risk assessment; title: Levels of clinical significance; title: Determination of prognosis; title: The treatment plan; title: Rationale for periodontal treatment; title: Periodontal therapy in the female patient; title: Periodontal treatment of medically compromised patients; title: Periodontal treatment for older adults; title: Treatment of aggressive and atypical forms of periodontitis; title: treatment of acute gingival disease; title: Treatment of periodontal abscess; title: Phase I periodontal therapy; title: Plaque control fo the periodontal patient; title: Scaling and root planing; title: Chemotherapeutic agents; title: Host modulation agents; title: Sonic and ultrasonic instrumentation; title: Supragingival and subgingival irrigation; title: Occlusal evaluation and therapy; title: Adjunctive role of orthodontic therapy; title: The periodontic-endodontic continuum; title: Phase II periodontal therapy; title: General principles of periodontal surgery; title: Surgical anatomy of the periodontium and related structures; title: Gingival surgical techniques; title: Treatment of gingival enlargement; title: The periodontal flap; title: The flap technique for pocket therapy; title: Resective osseous surgery; title: Reconstructive periodontal surgery; title: Furcation : involvement and treatment; title: Periodontal plastic and esthetic surgery; title: Recent advances in surgical technology; title: Preparation fot he periodontium for restorative dentistry; title: Restorative interrelationships; title: Biological aspects of oral implants; title: Clinical aspects and evaluation of the implant patient; title: Diagnostic imaging for the implant patient; title: Standard implant surgical procedures; title: Localized bone augmentation and implant site development; title: Advanced implant surgical procedures; title: Recent advances in implant surgical technology; title: Biomechanics, treatment planning, and prosthetic considerations; title: Implant-related complications and failures; title: Supportive periodontal treatment; title: Results of periodontal treatment; title: Dental ethics; title: Legal principles : jurisprudence; title: Dental insurance and managed care in periodontal practice