Over the next 2 years approx 50 titles will be published by Anshan, covering a comprehensive range of disciplines within medicine and health sciences. The full series will develop into an outstanding resource for any medical library and each individual title will be a great value-for-money addition to a personal collection, or for use as a portable reference for work or home. This book is primarily an introductory text for dental students and suitable for general practitioners and post-graduate students. It gives a comprehensive and up-to-date picture about the various types of periodontal diseases, pathogenesis and state-of-the-art surgical and non-surgical therapies. It has a wide range of illustrations and photographs, depicting the details of various periodontal procedures.

Table of Contents

1. Biology of Periodontal Tissues; 2. Periodontal Microbiology (Dental Plaque); 3. Calculus and Other Etiological Factors; 4. Gingival Inflammation; 5. Clinical Features of Gingivitis; 6. The Periodontal Pocket; 7. Bone Loss and Patterns of Bone Destruction; 8. Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases; 9. Plaque Control; 10. Suturing Techniques; 11. Gingivectomy; 12. Periodontal Flap; 13. Osseous Surgery; 14. Mucogingival Surgery