Basic Concepts of Periodontal Disease

ISBN-13: 9783659302633 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 320 str.

Paddmanabhan Preethe

Opis

Aside from the bacteria that cause gum disease, there are other considerations which can modify the course or aggressiveness of the disease. These are called "risk factors" and are Smoking, Diabetes, Genetically induced gum disease. In periodontal diseases, bacteria trigger inflammatory host responses which, along with the direct destructive effects of the bacteria, cause most of the tissue destruction. This book describes about the knowledge regarding the etiology and pathogenesis of various diseases and a quick review for undergraduate,post graduate&clinicians who can update their knowledge

O autorze

Dr. Preethe Paddmanabhan is a periodontist, academician. She has completed her both undergraduation and postgraduation in Chennai. She is a consultant Periodontist and practicing in Adyar. Her first publication was on antimicrobials in treating periodontal disease. She guides students for their professional identity in guiding their career project.