The one-stage, full-mouth disinfection concept results in significant additional clinical and microbiological improvements with nonsurgical periodontal therapy. The new concept has no disadvantages and / or risks for the patient. The clinician and the patient therefore can only gain via a better outcome of the mechanical debridement, reduced need for surgery, and more efficient treatment and time management, with less travelling or absence from work for the patient. A scientific explanation for the success of this concept has not yet been obtained. Reduction in the probability of bacterial...

This book "Tissue engineering" consist of comprehensive reference texts encompassing the biological basis of tissue regeneration, basic principles of tissue engineering and the current state of art in tissue engineering of specific tissue and organs. Tissue engineering is a novel and exciting field that aims to re-create functional, healthy tissues and organs in order to replace diseased, dying, or dead tissues. The association of biomaterials, stem cells, growth and differentiation factors has yielded the development of new treatment opportunities in the field of dentistry. The objective of...

Microsurgical concepts have recently been introduced into the field of periodontics. Although the surgical operating microscope has clearly benefited medicine, periodontists have only lately considered it. Over the last decade, periodontics has seen an increasing refinement of procedures that require more detailed surgical skills. Guided tissue regeneration, cosmetic crown lengthening, gingival augmentation procedures, soft and hard tissue ridge augmentation, osseous resection, and dental implants demand clinical expertise that challenges the technical skills of periodontists to the limits of...

This book sheds a light on oral precancerous lesions and conditions. All etiological factors, classifications, clinical features, Investigations and treatment of each entity have been explained in great details. Along with conventional treatments, all advanced treatment modalities and newer drugs are also included here which will give everyone an insight on precancerous lesions and conditions extensively. This book also includes review all the studies that have been conducted in the past to prove efficacy of all treatments. In short this book is a delight for oral physicians who want to...