Periodontology at a Glance

Title
 Copyright
 Preface
 Acknowledgements and Dedications
 1: Anatomy of the Periodontium
 Gingivae
 Periodontal Ligament
 Cementum
 Alveolar Bone
 2: Classification of Periodontal Diseases
 3: Periodontal Epidemiology
 Types of Periodontal Epidemiology
 Methodology
 CPITN: Global Data Bank
 Global Epidemiology
 4: Role of Plaque in the Aetiology of Periodontal Diseases
 Plaque as a Biofilm
 Plaque Hypotheses
 5: Plaque Microbiology
 Microbiological Techniques
 Microbial Composition of Plaque in Health and Disease
 Mechanisms of Pathogenicity
 Complexes
 6: Calculus. Formation of CalculusMorphology
 Pathogenicity
 Anti-Calculus Dentifrices
 7: Host Defences
 Nature of Host Defences
 Key Components of the Host Defences
 8: Development of Periodontal Diseases
 Stages of Development from Health Togingivitis to Periodontitis
 9: Progression of Periodontal Diseases
 Changes in the Connective Tissues During Progression
 Susceptibility
 Models of Progression
 10: Risk and Periodontal Diseases
 What is a Risk Factor?
 Types of Risk Factors for Periodontal Disease
 Are Risk Factors Modifiable?
 Levels of Exposure to Risk Factors. Modification of Risk Factors is Part of the Management of Periodontal Disease11: Systemic Risk Factors for Periodontal Diseases
 Systemic Risk Factors and Risk Indicators for Periodontal Disease
 Mechanisms by which Systemic Risk Factors Appear to be Operating
 Clinical Studies to Assess the Effects of Risk Factor Modification on the Initiation and Progression of Periodontal Disease
 PMN Abnormalities
 Practice Implications
 12: Periodontal Diseases and General Health
 Clinical Implications of Periodontal and Other Oral Manifestations of Systemic Conditions and Diseases. Periodontal Diseases as Risk Factors for Systemic Conditions and DiseasesClinical Implications
 13: Diet and Periodontal Diseases
 The Role of Diet in Periodontal Disease
 Dietary Intervention in Periodontal Disease
 Effects of Adult Tooth Loss on Diet
 The Role of Diet in Healing After Periodontal Treatment
 Recommendations for Dental Patients
 14: Local Risk Factors for Periodontal Diseases
 Anatomical Factors
 Restorations
 Removable Partial Dentures
 Orthodontic Appliances
 Root Fractures and Cervical Root Resorption
 Calculus
 Local Trauma
 Frenal Attachments. Mouth Breathing and Lack of Lip Seal15: Occlusion and Periodontal Diseases
 Tissue Changes in Response to Occlusal Load
 Occlusal Analysis
 Occlusal Adjustment
 Management of Tooth Mobility
 16: Periodontal History, Examination and Diagnosis
 Periodontal History
 Periodontal Examination
 Special Tests
 Diagnosis
 17: Periodontal Screening
 Why use Periodontal Screening
 Limitations of Periodontal Screening
 Who to Screen
 How to Screen Using the BPE
 What to Record for the BPE
 How to Use the Screening Information
 18: Role of Radiographs in Periodontal Diagnosis
 Radiographic Information.