Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist introduces you to periodontal anatomy, the periodontal disease process, and classifications of periodontal disease.
Features:
- Focus on Patients sections ask you to apply chapter content to patient care in the clinical setting
- Learning objectives help you focus on the main concepts of each chapter
- Glossary defines frequently used periodontal terms
- Full-color insert includes photographs of the periodontal disease classifications most often encountered in practice
- Two comprehensive simulated patient cases challenge you to interpret and use patient assessment data to determine treatment needs and plan patient care
Contents
The Periodontium in Health
- Tissues of the Periodontium in Health
- Microscopic Anatomy of the Periodontium
Periodontal Pathology
- The History of Periodontal Disease
- Search for the Causes of Periodontal Disease
- Microbiology of Periodontal Disease
- Host Immune Response
- Local Contributing Factors
- Systemic Contributing Factors
Diseases of the Periodintium
- Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions
- Gingival Diseases
- Periodontitis
Assessment for Clinical Decision Making
- Clinical Periodontal Assessment
- Radiographic Analysis of the Periodontium
- Periodontal Care Modifications for Systemic Conditions
- Evidence-Based Periodontal Care
- Decision Making During Treatment Planning
Implementation of Therapy
- Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
- Patient's Role in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
- Helping Patients Change Behavior
- Nutrition and Periodontal Disease
- Periodontal Surgical Concepts for the Dental Hygienist
- Chemical Agents in Periodontal Care
- Periodontal Maintenance
- Maintenance of the Dental Implant Patient
Other Aspects of Periodontal Therapy
- Periodontal Emergencies
- Documentation and Insurance Reporting of Periodontal Care
- Future Directions for Management of Periodontal Patients
Resources and Patient Cases
- Periodontal Resources in Dental Literature and on the Internet
- Patient Cases: Radiographic Analysis
- Comprehensive Patient Cases
Glossary
Index
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