Principles And Practice Of Periodontics

• A thoroughly updated, complete, comprehensive, yet easy to understand book, suitable for the undergraduate students • Covers all the topics in compliance with the syllabus of various universities in a very easy to understand way with adequate illustrations • This edition comprises of 31 chapters designed in a simple and easy to follow manner • Includes a chapter on 'Medical Emergencies in Dental Clinic' as management of such emergencies is very essential in day-to-day practice of dentistry for children.

Expand your skills in the rapidly growing field of laser dentistry! The new second edition of Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry contains everything you need to know about the latest laser procedures across all areas of dentistry. With vivid clinical photos and easy-to-follow writing, Dr. Robert A. Convissar and his team of dental experts walk you through the most common uses of lasers in areas like: periodontics, periodontal surgery, oral pathology, implantology, fixed and removable prosthetics, cosmetic procedures, endodontics, operative dentistry, pediatrics, orthodontics, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. The book also covers topics such as the history of lasers in dentistry, laser research, the latest laser equipment, and how to go about incorporating lasers into your practice, so that you are fully equipped to use lasers successfully in your treatments. The latest evidence-based, authoritative information is written by experts from all areas of dentistry (periodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, implants, endodontics, and pediatric and general dentistry). Case studies reflect treatment planning and the use of lasers for a variety of pathologies. Detailed, full-color art program clearly illustrates preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative procedures. Summary tables and boxes provide easy-to-read summaries of essential information. Clinical Tips and Caution boxes interspersed throughout the text highlight key clinical points. Glossary at the end of the book provides definitions of laser terminology. Chapter on Introducing Lasers into the Dental Practice provides guidelines for the investment into lasers. NEW! Updated content on regenerative laser periodontal therapy, lasers in implant dentistry, lasers in restorative dentistry, low-level lasers in dentistry, and laser dentistry research reflects the latest technology advancements in the field. NEW! More clinical photos, equipment photos, and conceptual illustrations offer a detailed look at how equipment is used and how procedures are completed.

Successfully expand the use of lasers in your dental practice! With vibrant, detailed clinical images and easy-to-follow writing, Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry, 3rd Edition walks you through the most common uses of lasers in areas such as periodontal surgery, dental implants, prosthetic and cosmetic reconstruction and describes how lasers work, how they interact with tissues, and how this knowledge may be applied to dental practice with a focus on technology, surgical techniques, and key steps in treatment. Written by laser dentistry pioneer Dr. Robert A. Convissar and a team of leading experts, this edition includes an ebook free with each purchase of a print book, three new chapters, and new case histories and clinical tips. It contains everything you need to know to build your skills in the rapidly growing field of laser dentistry. Authoritative information is written by experts from all areas of dentistry, including periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, implants, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and practice management. Revised case studies reflect treatment planning and the use of lasers in treating a variety of pathologies. Detailed photographs clearly illustrate preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative procedures. Guidelines to the use of lasers in procedures are validated with evidence-based, peer-reviewed literature. Revised Clinical Tips and Caution boxes highlight key information. Summary tables and boxes simplify essential information. Chapter on Introducing Lasers into the Dental Practice includes guidelines for investing in lasers. Glossary provides definitions of key laser terminology. NEW! Chapters cover snoring and sleep apnea, photodynamic therapy, and infant tongue tie procedures. NEW! More clinical photos, equipment photos, and conceptual illustrations are included. NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing you to access all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

The 2nd Edition of this definitive guide to oral medicine includes a new section on evaluation and management of the patient with infectious disease, stressing AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and infection control measures in the dental office. Also added is a section that presents and evaluates radiographic techniques in the diagnosis of oral disease, including discussions of radionucleotides, CT, and NMR.

Periodontal diseases have their own unique pathological and immunaological characteristics; treatment is frequently dependnt upon altering human behavior and may also involve a wide variety of non-surgical and surgical techniques, with many interesting pharmacological and regulative adjuncts. This is a practical guide to good scientific practice in this fascinating aspect of dental work. This book, aimed primarily at practicing dentists, is meant to complement an education in clinical periodontolgy by raising questions and providing answers to some of them. Even those specializing in other branches of dentistry, such as orthodontics or endodontics, will find much of clinical relevance to their practice. (Distributed by Thieme for Martin Dunitz Publishers)

Practical Techniques in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry A quick reference to essential techniques in periodontics and implant dentistry designed for clinical use In Practical Techniques in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, distinguished periodontist Dr. Edgard El Chaar delivers a comprehensive quick reference to key information on periodontics and implant dentistry. The book takes a concise and technique-based approach to the subject, a design that allows clinicians to rapidly find and apply important information in seeing cases. It provides brief chapters with plentiful and instructive images. This manual is precise, offers quick access to the fundamentals of each of the pertinent topics in the field, and provides practitioners the ability to refer to an authoritative and straightforward resource in their daily clinical practice. It includes radiographs, histological images, clinical photographs, and line drawings. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the periodontium, including an overview of gingival tissue, embryonic development, and soft tissue physiology Comprehensive explorations of wound healing, pathology of periodontal disease, and oral medicine and pathology In-depth discussions of patient examination and initial therapy, surgical anatomy and local anesthesia, and suturing techniques Fulsome presentations of osseous surgery, clinical crown lengthening, and the principles of implant dentistry Perfect for general practitioners, periodontists, and implant dentists, Practical Techniques in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry will also earn a place in the libraries of dental students with an interest in periodontics.

Veterinary Dentistry is an outstanding resource designed to give you the most comprehensive and practical approach to the subject. The book delves beneath facts and procedures to explain why particular dental problems occur in animals, as well as the basic biological and physiological foundations behind treatments widely used in veterinary dentistry today. Veterinary Dentistry provides step-by-step instruction on clinical procedures and invaluable information on clinical procedures and invaluable information on equipment, instruments, and techniques. The book is richly illustrated with over 200 photographs, tables, and drawings that clarify concepts. It covers dental and oral disease in both small and large animals, while a special chapter is included on the dental management of exotic animals. This book is essential for anyone practicing or studying veterinary dentistry.