Practical Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment Planningoffers its readers a step-by-step guide to diagnosing and planningtreatment for periodontal patients through the latestevidence-based protocols. It summarizes the available scientificevidence for efficacy and effectiveness and links it to everydayclinical practice in a concise, user-friendly manner. Practical Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment Planningbegins with the basics of periodontal diagnosis, following thelatest classification by the AAP. Modifiable andnon-modifiable risk factors are assessed in detail, emphasizing thetreatment planning intricacies associated with each one. The bookdiscusses all presentations of periodontal disease ranging fromgingivitis to aggressive periodontitis, highlighting topics such asocclusion, scaling and root planning. The full range of treatmentmodalities are also presented, providing practical instruction forosseous resective surgery, regenerative and supportive periodontaltherapy, and dental implant complication management. Designed to improve and expand the reader’s repertoire ofclinical skills, Practical Periodontal Diagnosis and TreatmentPlanning provides comprehensive coverage of this core part ofperiodontal training in a concise, highly illustrated, step-by-stepformat.

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Practical Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Understand periodontal diseases and their treatment with this practical guide Practical Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Second Edition provides a fully up-to-date guide to the latest techniques, both surgical and non-invasive, for minimizing the impact of periodontal conditions. The Second Edition has been updated to reflect the new periodontal disease classification, thoroughly explaining the staging and grading system, comparing the new system to previous system, and discussing how to use the classification in everyday clinical practice. This essential step-by-step guide to integrating digital technologies in surgical implant therapy and prosthetic rehabilitations offers a thorough understanding of the concept of facial sculpture to complement and enhance intra-oral rehabilitation. The book takes an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment, incorporating significant research and clinical experience to best reflect the needs of both patients and clinicians. Lavishly illustrated and including three new chapters covering novel disease classifications and cutting-edge treatments, this updated reference helps to develop clinical skills. Practical Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment Planning includes: Complete information on the new periodontal disease classification A digital workflow for a smooth intraoral rehabilitation Practical instructions for periodontal procedures such as osseous resective surgery, regenerative and supportive periodontal therapy, dental implant complication management, and more Analysis of the use of Botox and dermal fillers as an alternative to surgical treatment and enhancement of appearance concomitant with dental treatments Discussion of periodontal disease presentations including occlusion, scaling, and root planing Practical Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Second Edition is an essential guide for periodontists, oral surgeons, and advanced students in dentistry, periodontics, and oral hygiene.