This is an all-inclusive book which provides a descriptive account regarding the field of oral health care. It encompasses a broad spectrum of topics including elucidative information regarding the fields of prosthodontics, gerodontics, periodontics, etc. It also discusses topics like oral biology and research in oral health. Gerodontics is the branch of dental care which deals with the dental care of the aged, while Prosthodontics is the dental specialty pertaining to the branch of dentistry concerned with the manufacture, design, and fitting of artificial replacements for teeth and other...

This book deals with oral health care and its application in clinical and pediatric dentistry. Oral health care in pediatric dentistry is concerned with the entire oral health, covering preventive aspects for children right from their birth to adolescence, including all the spheres of dental care along with several distinct specialties. It also covers planning of a preventive program at individual and community levels. The recent research interests in oral health care encompass analyses about the role of tissue culture, stem cells, and other ground-breaking technologies available to the...

A clinical approach towards periodontal disease has been described in this up-to-date book. The aim of this book is to cater to modern practitioners as well as students and educators in the field of periodontology. An elucidation of the contemporary concepts illustrating the complex interactions of multiple genotypes, microbial fingerprint and host modulations has been presented in this book. Furthermore, an analysis of the clinical outcome of the disease's progression, as influenced by the epigenetic factors, has been provided. This elucidative book also provides in-depth explanations of the...

Pathogenesis and treatment of periodontitis consists of extensive reviews on etiopathogenic factors of periodontal tissue destruction that is associated with microbial dental plaque and the host response elements. This book discusses the modalities of adjunctive treatment. Some of the major issues presented are microbial pathogenic factors of P. gingivalis, the relationship between metabolic syndrome and periodontal disease, management of open gingival embrasures, and laser application in periodontal treatment.