Controversies In Periodontology

The way of periodontal concept is indeed advanced how it had been within the past. We now have a more robust understanding of the etiological factors related to periodontitis, the mechanism involved in periodontal wound healing and inter relationship between patients factors (such as smoking and diabetes) and treatment outcomes. However some controversies associated with periodontology do exist. The rationale of controversy on a selected topic could also be associated with inadequate knowledge of the etiological factors, technical difficulties, and patient related factor affecting the treatment outcomes or some unknown factors. Hence I have tried to cover as number of these controversial topics in periodontology in this text book

Selected experts evaluate the present state of the art in several areas of orthodontics, differentiating between mere convention and fact supported by scientific studies. From lingual orthodontics to rigid fixation for orthognathic surgery, this book provides much-needed information on how controversies within orthodontics are shaping the future of the field.

Hall’s Critical Decisions in Periodontology, Fifth Edition, is designed to guide students and practitioners in applying their decision-making knowledge in a structured and logical manner whether in diagnosis, treatment selections and options, procedures in various treatments, or evaluating outcomes. This text is organized by clinical problems, all designed to help you make on-target decisions for optimal outcomes. Formerly called Decision Making in Periodontology, this text provides new techniques on periodontal therapy are presented. The contributors to the text represent both north American and international thinking.

The new third edition of this classic text clearly illustrates the thought processes in the field of periodontics that determine optimal therapy for an individual patient. A decision tree is presented for each clinical problem or situation, followed by a brief explanation of the basis for each decision. This format allows the reader to find solutions quickly and easily. For ease of use, the text is organized into 11 sections from the most basic problems to the most complex. Each chapter cites several readily available references.

Accompanying CD-ROM includes "flexible study options and a multimedia approach to material presented, featuring case studies and answers/rationales for study questions"--P. [4] of cover.

Wiley-Blackwell's "Clinical Cases" series is designed to recognize the centrality of clinical cases to the profession by providing actual cases with an academic backbone. Clinical Cases in Periodontics describes the core principles of periodontics and demonstrates their practical, every-day application through a range of representative cases building from the simple to the complex and from the common to the rare. This unique approach supports the new trend in case-based and problem-based learning, thoroughly covering topics ranging from infant oral health to complex pulp therapy. Highly illustrated in full color, Clinical Cases in Periodontics utilizes a format that fosters independent learning and prepares the reader for case-based examinations. The book presents actual clinical cases, accompanied by academic commentary, that question and educate the reader about essential topics in periodontics. The book begins with a set of cases illustrating the most common diagnoses and the key decisions and evaluations leading up to them. Subsequent chapters continue in this style, presenting exemplary cases as the basis of discussing various treatment options including surgical and non-surgical treatment, regenerative therapy, mucogingival therapy, and interdisciplinary treatments. Concluding chapters cover implant site development and general prevention of such periodontal diseases. Clinical Cases in Periodontics's case-based format is particularly useful for pre-doctoral dental students, post-graduate residents and practitioners, both as a textbook from which to learn about the challenging and absorbing nature of periodontology, and also as a reference tool to help with treatment planning when complex cases present in the dental office.

Periodontology at a Glance is designed as a study aid and revision guide for students of dentistry and dental hygiene. It also provides a useful recap for clinicians. The coverage includes aetiology, microbiology, development, and progression of the periodontal diseases. It tackles issues of diagnosis and treatment planning through to practical, hands-on periodontics.