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The Historical Background of Periodontology

Part 1: Evidence-Based Decision Making

Ch. 1: Introduction to Evidence-Based Decision Making

Ch. 2: Assessing Evidence

Ch 3: Implementing Evidence-Based Decisions in Clinical Practice

Part 2: The Normal Periodontium

Ch 4: The Gingiva

Ch 5: The Tooth-Supporting Structures

Ch 6: Aging and the Periodontium

Part 3: Classification and Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases

Ch 7: Classification of Diseases and Conditions Affecting the Periodontium

Ch 8: Epidemiology of Gingival and Periodontal Diseases

Part 4: Etiology of Periodontal Diseases

Ch 9: Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases

Ch 10: The Role of Dental Calculus and Other Predisposing Factors

Ch 11: Genetic Factors Associated with Periodontal Disease

Ch 12: Immunity and Inflammation: Basic Concepts

Ch 13: Microbial Interactions with the Host in Periodontal Diseases

Ch 14: Smoking and Periodontal Disease

Ch 15: Molecular Biology of the Host-microbe Interaction in Periodontal Diseases: Selected Topics: Molecular Signaling Aspects of Pathogen-mediated Bone Destruction in Periodontal Diseases

Ch 16: Host Modulation

Part 5: Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health

Ch 17: Influence of Systemic Disease, Disorders and Stress on the Periodontium

Ch 18: Periodontal Medicine: Impact of Periodontal Infection on Systemic Health

Ch 19: Oral Malodor

Part 6: Periodontal Pathology

Section I: Gingival Disease

Ch 20: Defense Mechanisms of the Gingiva

Ch 21: Gingival Inflammation

Ch 22: Clinical Features of Gingivitis

Ch 23: Gingival Enlargement

Ch 24: Acute Gingival Infections

Ch 25: Gingival Diseases in Childhood

Ch 26: Desquamative Gingivitis

Section II: Periodontal Disease

Ch 27: The Periodontal Pocket

Ch 28: Bone Loss and Patterns of Bone Destruction

Ch 29: Periodontal Response to External Forces

Ch 30: Masticatory System Disorders

Ch 31: Chronic Periodontitis

Ch 32: Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis

Ch 33: Aggressive Periodontitis

Ch 34: Pathology and Management of Periodontal Problems in Patients with HIV Infection

Part 7: Treatment of Periodontal Disease

Section I: Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Plan

Ch 35: Clinical Diagnosis

Ch 36: Radiographic Aids in the Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease

Ch 37: Advanced Diagnostic Techniques

Ch 38: Risk Assessment

Ch 39: Levels of Clinical Significance

Ch 40: Determination of Prognosis

Ch 41: The Treatment Plan

Ch 42: Rationale for Periodontal Treatment

Ch 43: Periodontal Therapy in the Female Patient

Ch 44: Periodontal Treatment of Medically Compromised Patients

Ch 45: Periodontal Treatment for Older Adults

Ch 46: Treatment of Aggressive and Atypical Forms of Periodontitis

Section II: Treatment of Periodontal Emergencies

Ch 47: Treatment of Acute Gingival Disease

Ch 48: Treatment of the Periodontal Abscess

Section III: Non-Surgical Therapy

Ch 49: Phase I Periodontal Therapy

Ch 50: Plaque Control for the Periodontal Patient

Ch 51: Scaling and Root Planing

Ch 52: Chemotherapeutic Agents

Ch 53: Host Modulation Agents

Ch 54: Sonic and Ultrasonic Instrumentation

Ch 55: Supragingival and Subgingival Irrigation

Ch 57: The Adjunctive Role of Orthodontic Therapy

Ch 58: The Periodontic-Endodontic Continuum

Section IV: Surgical Therapy

Ch 59: Phase II Periodontal Therapy

Ch 60: General Principles of Periodontal Surgery

Ch 61: Surgical Anatomy of the Periodontium and Related Structures

Ch 62: Gingival Surgical Techniques

Ch 63: Treatment of Gingival Enlargement

Ch 64: The Periodontal Flap

Ch 65: The Flap Technique for Pocket Therapy

Ch 66: Resective Osseous Surgery

Ch 67: Reconstructive Periodontal Surgery

Ch 68: Furcation: Involvement and Treatment

Ch 69: Periodontal Plastic and Esthetic Surgery

Ch 70: Recent Advances in Surgical Technology

Section V: Periodontal-Restorative Interrelationships

Ch 71: Preparation of the Periodontium for Restorative Dentistry

Ch 72: Restorative Interrelationships

Part 8: Oral Implantology

Ch 73: Biological Aspects of Oral Implants

Ch 74: Clinical Aspects and Evaluation of the Implant Patient

Ch 75: Diagnostic Imaging for the Implant Patient

Ch 76: Standard Implant Surgical Procedures

Ch 77: Localized Bone Augmentation and Implant Site Development

Ch 78: Advanced Implant Surgical Procedures

Ch 79: Recent Advances in Implant Surgical Technology

Ch 80: Biomechanics, Treatment Planning and Prosthetic Considerations

Ch 81: Implant-Related Complications and Failures

Part 9: Periodontal Maintenance

Ch 82: Supportive Periodontal Treatment

Ch 83: Results of Periodontal Treatment

Part 10: Ethics, Legal and Practical Matters in the Management of Periodontal Patients

Ch 84: Dental Ethics

Ch 85: Legal Principles - Jurisprudence

Ch 86: Dental Insurance and Managed Care in Periodontal Practice