"Peridontology for the Dental Hygienisty" covers all aspects of periodontology, from the history of its study, to client assessment, to therapeutic and surgical approaches. The bulk of information is organized to be directly applicable to what hygienists will need to know to treat clients effectively. Also included is discussion of how periodontal conditions relate to general health and systemic factors. Now in full color, the detail and attractiveness of the content keep it ahead of its competition. Students of dental hygiene will find this book their cornerstone of periodontology, while practicing dental hygienists will find "Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist" an invaluable reference source.

Table of Contents

Section 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 Section II. Foundations of Periodontal Therapy 5. Calculus and Other Disease-Associated Factors 6. Gingival Diseases 7. Periodontal Diseases Section III. Assessment of Periodontal Diseases 8. Clinical Assessment 9. Treatment Planning for the Periodontal Patient 10. Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders Section IV. Treatment for Periodontal Diseases 11. Plaque Control for the Periodontal Patient 12. Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy 13. Periodontal Surgery 14. Dental Implants 15. Periodontal Emergencies 16. Systemic Factors Influencing Periodontal Diseases Section V. Results of Periodontal Therapy 17. Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention 18. Prognosis after Periodontal Therapy