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Critical Thinking: Assessing Evidence.
Fundamentals in the Methods of Periodontal disease Epidemiology.
Practical Molecular biology of Host-Microbe interactions
Resolution of Inflammation
Precision Dentistry: Genetics of Periodontal disease risk and treatment.
Sleep-disordered breathing
Leukocyte and Platelet Rich Fibrin - Biological properties and applications
Multidisciplinary versus Interdisciplinary approaches to Dental and Periodontal problems.
Piezoelectric bone surgery
Digitally assisted Implant Surgery
Atlas of Periodontal diseases
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By Chini Doraiswami Dwarakanath; Namasivayam Ambalavanan; Dilip Gopinath Nayak; Ashita Uppoor and Ashish Jain
PART 1 BIOLOGIC BASIS OF PERIODONTOLOGY
SECTION I NORMAL PERIODONTIUM
- Gingiva
- Tooth Supporting Structures
- Defence Mechanisms of the Gingiva
- Aging and the Periodontium
SECTION II CLASSIFICATION AND EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES
- Classification of Diseases and Conditions Affecting the Periodontium
- Epidemiology of Gingival and Periodontal Diseases
SECTION III ETIOLOGY OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE
- Periodontal Pathogenesis
- Biofilm and Periodontal Microbiology
- Microbial Interactions with the Host In Periodontal Diseases
- The Role of Dental Calculus and Other Predisposing Factors
- Smoking and Periodontal Disease
- Influence of Systemic Conditions
SECTION IV PERIODONTAL PATHOLOGY
- Gingival Inflammation
- Clinical Features of Gingivitis
- Gingival Enlargement
- Acute Gingival Infections
- Desquamative Gingivitis
- The Periodontal Pocket
- Abscesses of the Periodontium
- Bone Loss and Patterns of Bone Destruction
- Periodontal Response to External Forces
- Chronic Periodontitis and Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis
- Aggressive Periodontitis
- Pathology And Management of Periodontal Problems In Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
- Impact of Periodontal Infection on Systemic Health
PART 2 CLINICAL PERIODONTICS
SECTION I DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLAN
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Radiographic Aids in the Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases
- Clinical Risk Assessment
- Determination of Prognosis
- Rationale for Periodontal Treatment and Treatment Plan
SECTION II MANGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASES
- Periodontal Treatment of Medically Compromised Patients and Patients with Special Needs
- Treatment of Aggressive and Atypical Forms of Periodontitis
SECTION III DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PERIODONTAL EMERGENCIES
- Treatment of Acute Gingival Disease
- Treatment of Periodontal Abscess
SECTION IV NONSURGICAL TREATMENT
- Phase I Periodontal Therapy
- Plaque Biofilm Control
- Periodontal Instruments and Instrumentation
- Scaling and Root Planning
- Antiinfective Therapy
- Host Modulation
- Occlusion Evaluation and Therapy and Splintin
- Breath Malodour
SECTION V SURGICAL TREATMENT
- Phase II Periodontal Therapy
- Periodontal and Periimplant Surgical Anatomy
- General Principles of Periodontal Surgery
- Gingival Surgical Techniques
- The Periodontal Flap
- Treatment of Gingival Enlargement
- Respective Osseous Surgery
- Periodontal Regeneration and Reconstructive Surgery
- Furcation Involvement and Treatment
- Periodontal Plastic and Esthetic Surgery
- Periodontal Microsurgery
- Lasers in Periodontal and Periimplant Therapy
SECTION VI MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES
- Diagnosis and Management of Endodontic-Periodontic Lesions
- Periodontal-Restorative Interrelationships
- Adjunctive Role of Orthodontic Therapy
SECTION VII SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Supportive Periodontal Treatment
PART 3 ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY
- Biological Aspects of Dental Implants
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Impalntology
- Surgical Concepts of Implant Therapy
- Periimplant Disease and Management
- Supportive Implant Treatment
