Foundations of periodontics for the dental hygienist / Jill S. Gehrig, Donald E. Willmann.

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Main Authors: Gehrig, Jill S. (Author), Willmann, Donald E. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, [2016]
Edition:Fourth edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • THE PERIODONTIUM IN HEALTH. Periodontium : the tooth-supporting structures
  • Microscopic anatomy of the periodontium
  • DISEASES AFFECTING THE PERIODONTIUM. Overview of diseases of the periodontium
  • Classification of periodontal diseases and conditions
  • Clinical features of the gingiva
  • Diseases of the gingiva
  • Chronic periodontitis
  • Aggressive periodontitis
  • Other periodontal conditions
  • Guidelines for periodontal decision making
  • RISK FACTORS FOR PERIODONTAL DISEASES. Etiologic factors : risk for periodontitis
  • Oral biofilms and periodontal infections
  • Basic concepts of immunity and inflammation
  • Host immune response to plaque biofilm
  • Systemic conditions that amplify susceptibility to periodontal disease
  • Local factors contributing to periodontal disease
  • Nutrition, inflammation, and periodontal disease
  • Tobacco, smoking, and periodontal disease
  • ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR PATIENTS WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASE. Clinical periodontal assessment
  • Radiographic analysis of the periodontium
  • Best practices for periodontal care
  • IMPLEMENTATION OF THERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASE. Nonsurgical periodontal therapy
  • Patient's role in nonsurgical periodontal therapy
  • Supragingival and subgingival irrigation
  • Chemical agents in periodontal care
  • Host modulation therapy
  • Periodontal surgical concepts for the dental hygienist
  • Periodontal emergencies
  • HEALTH MAINTENANCE IN TREATED PERIODONTAL PATIENTS. Using motivational interviewing to enhance patient behavior change
  • Maintenance for the periodontal patient
  • Periodontal maintenance of dental implants
  • OTHER ASPECTS OF THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASES. Periodontal
  • systemic associations
  • Oral malodor and xerostomia
  • Documentation and insurance reporting of periodontal care
  • Future directions for management of periodontal patients
  • COMPREHENSIVE PATIENT CASES. ONLINE RESOURCES. Patient cases : radiographic analysis.
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