The Periodontic Syllabus focuses on the biological approach to treatment with quick access to concise, step-by-step, clearly illustrated information on performing specific techniques.

The Periodontic Syllabus covers:

• implants
• implant maintenance
• occlusion in periodontal disease
• mucocutaneous diseases

Contents

1. The Periodontium
2. Etiology of Periodontal Disease
3. Systemic Contributing Factors
4. Host Defenses in Periodontal Disease
5. Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment Planning
6. Occlusion as a Risk Factor for Periodontal Disease
7. Plaque Control
8. Scaling and Root Preparation
9. Instrument Preparation
10. Local and Systemic Periodontal Chemotherapy
11. The Role of the Dental Hygienist in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
12. Wound Healing
13. Priniciples of Periodontal Surgery
14. Management of Soft Tissue: Flaps for Pocket Management
15. Management of Soft Tissue: Mucogingival Procedures
16. Management of Osseous Defects: Osseous Resective Surgery
17. Management of Osseous Defects: Bone Replacement Grafts
18. Management of Osseous Defects: Furcation Involvement Treatment Considerations
19. Management of Osseous Defects: Additional Techniques and Summary
20. Dental Implants
21. Implant Maintenance
22. Periodontal Maintenance Therapy
23. Periodontal Emergencies
24. Mucocutaneous Diseases of the Periodontium

Index

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