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Comprehensive text for dental hygienists on periodontology!
In the past, editors watered down their texts for dentists and served them to dental hygienists. This textbook has always considered the dental hygienist a central focus in the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. I have used this text as a reference for my CE courses and studies, but also for my patients in order to understand grafts, implants and other aspects of treatment that sometimes are not fully explained my practitioners. This area has expanded so much in new technologies that I am already looking forward to the next edition. ... Read more

Book Description

This authoritative text explores the complex tie between the periodontium and systemic disease. Throughout, it discusses the ways in which systemic conditions and their treatment affect dental health. Topics covered include: evaluation; genetics; cardiovascular and respiratory disease; tobacco use; diabetes; pregnancy, puberty, and oral contraception; osteoporosis; the immunocompromised patient; bleeding disorders; comorbid conditions: kidney, liver, gut, brain; and pharmacotherapy.

Key Features:
- Focuses on the periodontium, but broadens the discussion to include other oral tissues or associated structures when appropriate
- Includes the latest medical and dental research
- Explains how systemic conditions affect implant therapy
- Covers medicolegal issues related to periodontal treatment
- Accompanied by a CD-ROM with the complete text and illustrations of the book, in fully searchable PDF files
Audience: Students and practitioners in dentistry, oral surgery and general practice. ... Read more

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PERIODONTICS TODAY
I AM DENTIST AND I AM VERY INTEREST ABOUT THE PERIODONTICS PROBLEMS.I CONSIDER THAT BOOK USEFULL FOR THE SPECIALIST,AND THE CD-ROM IS AN INTERESTING THING. ... Read more

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Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX. Introductory textbook on periodontics, for students. Companion text to Advances in Periodontics (1992) by the same author. Covers basic sciences, pathologies, treatments, and more. Halftone and color illustrations. Softcover. 46 contributors, 43 U.S. DNLM: Periodontal Diseases. ... Read more

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A book for basic concept of periodontics
I read the book when I was a 4 grade student in Dental School. The book was included lots of concepts of immunology and biochemistry, and the clinical practices was relatively rare.. I think this book is suitable for the basis of periodontal research, but not for dental clinican. However, I had learned lots of knowledge about cell kinetics about periodontics from the book. So I recommended this book to you who are interested in periodontics. ... Read more

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This book presents up-to-date concepts in periodontal therapy by teaching dental hygienists procedures on how to perform a thorough periodontal assessment in an efficient manner. The text is organized into four major sections that present phases of therapy including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. A fifth section includes applications for the practice setting, as well as career development. Case studies and job placement information encourage readers to use critical thinking and problem solving skills based on practical experience.(Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, Dental Assist., periodontal)ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's GuideISBN: 0-8273-8518-8 ... Read more

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The book is well written and has immense value for all needs
This book is well worth buying. I had the pleasure of learning from these gentlemen in dental school and highly reccomend there book. It is concise and easy to read, it provides a solid foundation in periodontics. ... Read more

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What a wonderful book !
If you have a big interest in periodontics, or if you are a dentist,

You have to read this book.

It is exciting to see the tremendous progress in the field.
Initial chapters cover diagnosis, treatment planning, and medically compromised patients. These are followed by chapters on specific procedures, each procedure is covered by both chronological clinical photographs of specific cases, including pre and postsurgical ones, as well as by discussion of the technique, with ample literature sitings about the success level of each. The newest techniques, guided tissue regeneration (GTR) and bone grafts, are also covered, with the final chapter on supportive periodontal care. Figures are used when necessary, along with radiographs, and a few histological slides.

There is not an excessive amount of text, so reading about each procedure is easily accomplished, nor is textbook jargon used. Unlike some surgical textbooks, the photographs have been cleared of debris and the tissue is easily seen. Each photograph has been taken from the same location (or edited to approach this) for ease of viewing, understanding the technique, and comparing of techniques. Each technique is evenly handled as to its success (or failure) based on the research that has been done. The hardback text size is larger than normal so that the font and illustration size is comfortable for reading.

Many of the postsurgical photographs illustrate many of the remarkable successes now possible, especially in grafting. To their credit, each technique, even if it is not all that new, has incorporated the latest in materials and instruments. The chapter on mucogingival considerations for the adolescent patient puts together many concepts not witnessed before; it is a very exciting mixture since it covers both orthodontics and aesthetics to allow a healthy adult periodontium. Book Review: Journal of Dental Hygiene, ADHA, 72:2, Fall 1998. ... Read more