Periodontology-The Essentials provides readers with up-to-date information on the anatomy and
physiology of the oral cavity as well as the latest methods for diagnosis prevention and
therapy of periodontal disease. It is specifically designed to help busy dental professionals
give their patients the highest level of care. Throughout this book the author stresses the
important connections between periodontal disease and the patient's overall health focusing on
preventive care and the consequences of treatment. Key Features of the Second Edition: -
Expanded and revised coverage lavishly illustrated by more than 300 four-color photos and
drawings - Updated chapters throughout - Evidence boxes giving summaries of clinical trials
meta-analyses and other studies with graded assessment of the findings - Discussion of the
long-suspected association between systemic and periodontal diseases This book is a remarkably
fresh text on the fundamentals of periodontology that will serve as a scientifically grounded
yet practical clinical tool for students of dentistry and dental hygiene private practitioners
hygienists and periodontists alike.
