Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist

Description

This comprehensive text describes the aspects of gingival and periodontal diseases the dental hygienist will encounter in practice. Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist contains the latest information about assessment and treatment of the diseases. It includes background information to provide context in epidemiology. Also included is information about the healthy state, host response, and dental plaque. Common periodontal surgical procedures are described, providing an introduction to periodontal surgery and the role of the dental hygienist. It also includes the rationale and procedures required for periodontal care and the maintenance of implants. This second edition provides a full color supplement of the book's major illustrations for a realistic understanding of gingival and periodontal diseases and their treatments.

Colour insert containing 96 disease photos gives the student a realistic look at how diseases and conditions appear

Case Studies are presented at the end of the book to help students apply what they learn in the text to real-life situations

Test questions appear at the end of each chapter

Illustrated explanations of new classification system of gingival and periodontal diseases help the student to understand diagnoses

Abundant high-quality half-tones and line drawings of clinical procedures help the student to grasp procedures and techniques.

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