Clinical Periodontics

This book describes a simplified and innovative approach to the prevention and management of periodontal diseases. Learn the keys to success as you follow diverse clinical cases and study the accompanying tips for working with patients and making tailored recommendations for dental hygiene products and protocols. Accurate observations and diagnoses as well as the ability to discuss treatment with your patients so that they understand their important role in the maintenance of periodontal health are critical for providing effective, simple, and pain-free treatment. The details of each step in the management process are thoroughly covered, from first consultation to follow-up maintenance. You will find plenty of photographs and explanatory clinical videos to help you put these therapies into practice right away!

Contents
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01. Etiology and Epidemiology of Periodontal Disease
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02. Diagnosis and Clinical Implications of Periodontal Disease
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03. Psychologic Aspects of the Periodontal Consultation: The Five Key Points
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04. Optimization of Periodontal Outcomes: Birth of a Philosophy
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05. The Therapeutic Alliance
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06. The Medical and Oral Health Context
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07. Tools for Periodontal Debridement
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08. Reevaluations
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09. Treatment of Periodontal Disease
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10. Surgical Tools for Periodontal Treatment
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11. Periodontal Maintenance
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12. Periodontics and Orthodontics
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13. Periodontal Splinting
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14. Conclusion