Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist

ISBN-13: 9781455703692 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 352 str.

Dorothy A. Perry;Phyllis L. Beemsterboer;Gwen Essex

Opis

With an emphasis on recognizing periodontal problems and suggesting appropriate treatment, Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist, 4th Edition, covers the essential information that dental hygienists need to provide effective client care. Full-color illustrations and a focus on evidence-based research help you understand and apply the latest in periodontal therapy, from initial patient evaluation to patient education. This edition includes updates on issues such as the links between oral and systemic health, dental implants, and the use of lasers. Written by Dorothy Perry, Phyllis Beemsterboer, and Gwen Essex, all experienced dental hygienists and clinical instructors, this reference also prepares you for success in classroom tests and on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE).

Spis treści

PART I: BACKGROUND FOR THE STUDY OF PERIODONTAL THERAPY

1. Historical Perspectives on Dental Hygiene and Periodontology 2. Periodontium: Anatomic Characteristics and Host Response 3. Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases 4. Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases

PART II: FOUNDATIONS OF PERIODONTAL THERAPY

5. Calculus and Other Disease-Associated Factors 6. Gingival Diseases 7. Periodontal Diseases

PART III: ASSESSMENT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES

8. Clinical Assessment 9. Systemic Factors Influencing Periodontal Diseases, 10. Treatment Planning for the Periodontal Patient,

PART IV: TREATMENT FOR PERIODONTAL DISEASES

11. Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders

12. Plaque and Disease Control for the Periodontal Patient 13. Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy 14. Periodontal Surgery 15. Dental Implants 16. Periodontal Emergencies

PART V: RESULTS OF PERIODONTAL THERAPY

17. Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention 18. Prognosis and Results after Periodontal Therapy

Glossary

Index