Comprehensive periodontics for the dental hygienist / Mea A. Weinberg ... [et al.] ; consulting editor, James Burke Fine.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Anatomy of the periodontal structures : the healthy state -- Epidemiology of the periodontal diseases -- Dental biofilms : microbiology of the periodontal diseases -- Bacteria-host response : inflammatory and immunology fundamentals -- Local contributory factors for the periodontal diseases -- The oral-systemic disease connection -- Gingival Diseases -- Periodontitis and other Periodontal Conditions -- Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases -- Occlusal Trauma -- Abscesses of the Periodontium -- Dental Hygiene Process of Care for the Patient with Periodontal Disease -- Patient History -- Clinical Examination: Extraoral/Intraoral Examination and Dental Evaluation -- Clinical Examination: Gingival Assessment -- Clinical Examination: Periodontal Assessment -- Radiographic Assessment -- Advances in Detecting and Monitoring the Periodontal Diseases -- Problem/Evidence-based Treatment Planning -- Oral Hygiene for the Periodontal Patient: Beyond the Basics -- Topical Drug Delivery Systems: Oral Rinses and Irrigation -- Systemic and Local Drug Delivery Systems: Systemic Antibiotics, Local Drug Devices, and Enzyme Suppression Therapy -- Healing after Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy -- Principles of Periodontal Surgery: Gingivectomy, Osseous Resection, and Periodontal Plastic Surgery -- Principles of Periodontal Surgery: Periodontal Regeneration -- Implantology -- Periodontal Emergencies -- Periodontal Maintenance Therapy.