Essentials of Clinical Periodontology

The periodontal tissues in health and disease. Epidemiology. Aetiology and pathogenesis. Systemic factors and the periodontal tissues. The diagnostic process I - History and examination. The diagnostic process II - Diagnosis. Treatment planning. Initial periodontal therapy I - Plaque control. Initial periodontal therapy II - Scaling and root surface debridement. Monitoring, re-evaluation and decision making. The surgical management of periodontal diseases - standard techniques. Periodontal regeneration. The surgical management of periodontal diseases - advanced techniques. Acute conditions. Antimicrobial drug therapy in the management of periodontal diseases. Gingival deficiency. Occluson and the periodontal tissues. Supportive periodontal therapy. Periodontal - endodontic relations. Periodontal considerations in restorative dentistry. The team approach.