Table of Contents for
Manual of Clinical Periodontics
A Reference Manual for Diagnosis and Treatment
2nd Edition

1/Introduction to Health and Disease, Evidence-Based Decision Making

Health and Disease
Disease Categories
Diagnosis and Classification
Evidence-Based Decision Making

2/Anatomy, Histology, and Physiology of the Periodontium

Functions of the Periodontium
Surface Characteristics of the Periodontium
Cell Layers Composing Oral Epithelium
Clinically Healthy Gingiva
Supporting Structures Beneath the Gingiva
Attachment Apparatus
Blood Supply
Innervation
Biologic Width
Crevicular Fluid

3/Etiology and Classification of the Periodontal Diseases

Concepts of Etiology
Biofilms
Putative Periodontal Pathogens
Features of Periodontal Pathogens
Dental Calculus
Pathogenic Potential of Calculus
Risk Factors – Local and Systemic
Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions
1999 Classification System
Distinguishing Characteristics—Gingivitis, Periodontitis, Other Periodontal Diseases and Conditions

4/Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Therapeutic Endpoints

Risk Assessment
Components of the Clinical Periodontal Examination
Instruments and Materials for Periodontal Assessment
Radiographic Examination
Periodontal Screening and Recording™ Examination
Adjunctive Diagnostic Techniques
Dento-Legal Considerations
Periodontal Treatment Planning
Sample Periodontal Treatment Plans
Periodontal Prognosis
Therapeutic Endpoints

5/Prevention of Disease and the Maintenance of Health

Personal Plaque Control
Toothbrushing Methods
Interproximal Cleaning
Antimicrobial Agents
Dentifrices
ADA Seal of Acceptance
Maintenance of Periodontal Therapy
Components of the Maintenance Visit
Compliance of the Periodontal Patient
Biologic Modulation to Control Recurrent Disease
Retreating and Referral

6/Nonsurgical Therapy: Scaling and Root Planing, Occlusal and Antibiotic Therapy

Scaling and Root Planing
Occlusal Therapy (Force Control)
Antibiotic Therapy
Suggested Systemic Antibiotic Regimens
Local Antibiotic Therapy
Periodontal Conditions Requiring Chemotherapeutic Treatment

7/Surgical Treatment: Principles

Basic Principles (Categories of Surgery; When Is Surgery Necessary?)
Aseptic Technique
Flap Surgery (Types of Flaps)
Anatomic Landmarks
Wound Closure
Wound Healing

8/Surgical Treatment: Resection and Regeneration Procedures
Healing of Flaps by Repair, Reattachment, New Attachment, and New Attachment Apparatus

Long Junctional Epithelium
Gingivectomy
Electrosurgery
Apically-Positioned Flap
Positive and Negative Bony Architecture
Classifiction of Osseous Defects
Osseous Surgery
Crown Lengthening
Periodontal Regeneration
Materials for Regenerative Therapy
Techniques Used in Regenerative Therapy

9/Surgical Treatment: Periodontal Plastic Surgery

Periodontal Plastic Surgery Procedures
Aesthetic Evaluation
Gingival Recession
Alveolar Ridge Defects
Excessive Gingival Display
Procedures Available in Periodontal Plastic Surgery
Materials Available for Periodontal Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Problems/Solutions
Types of Grafts
Ovate Pontic
Frenectomy
Socket Preservation
Treatment Planning for Aesthetic Therapy

10/Periodontal Emergencies

Diagnosis of Periodontal Emergencies
Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment of Periodontal Emergencies
Differential Diagnosis of an Endodontic and Periodontal Abcess
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis (BON)

11/Considerations in Implant Dentistry

Biomechanics of Modern Implants
Signs of a Healthy and Ailing Implant
Protocol for Implant Maintenance

Appendix

Medical Considerations in the Periodontal Patient
Calcium Channel Blockers and Gingival Overgrowth
Pharmacology of Drug Metabolism and Interactions
Oral Rinse Products
Prescription Writing
Safe Writing Practices
Insurance Coding for the Peridontal Patient

Key Word Index

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