Periodontal Diseases: A Clinician's Guide

Formicola, Allan

Scannapieco, Frank A

Rajendra Santosh, Arvind Babu

<p>Prepare for success on the board exam with this concise, case-based review! <b>Newman and Carranza's Essentials of Clinical Periodontology - An Integrated Study Companion </b>provides core information on periodontology and implant dentistry in a format that reflects the current, case-based U.S. National Board Dental Examination. Each chapter ends with a case-based exercise, allowing you to apply your knowledge to the practice setting. Like the well-known <i>Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology </i>textbook, it covers everything from basic science and fundamental procedures to advanced techniques in reconstructive, esthetic, and implant therapy - but with a focus on need-to-know content. Written by periodontology experts Michael Newman, Irina Dragan, Satheesh Elangovan, and Archana Karan, ?this illustrated study guide includes both a print book and a fully searchable <i>Expert Consult</i> eBook.</p><ul><b> <li><i>Fast Facts</b></i> include important, exam-oriented, take-home messages as points from the corresponding chapters of <i>Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology, 13th Edition.</i></li> <li><b><i>Clinical Tips</b></i> highlight concepts with direct clinical correlations, also from the corresponding chapters of <i>Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology, 13th Edition.</i></li> <li><b><i>Clinical Problem Solving</b></i> includes one case-based learning exercise per chapter as well as questions and solutions with explanations.</li> <li><b>Basic science and background information</b> explains clinical correlations.</li> <li><b>Fully searchable text on <i>Expert Consult</i> website</b> includes additional resources such as interactive quizzing and group work questions.</li></ul>

<p>The second edition of this popular textbook provides a concise and easy-to-follow guide that will increase the confidence of students and clinicians alike in managing all aspects of periodontal care. <p/><i>Practical Periodontics</i> provides evidence-based information on the essentials of clinical periodontology, written by internationally renowned contributors in an accessible, practical style. It covers all aspects of the discipline, including the aetiology of periodontal diseases, clinical management, patient education, paediatric care, and the interaction of periodontology with other dental disciplines such as implant dentistry and orthodontics. This book will be invaluable to all undergraduate dentistry, hygiene and therapy students. It is also highly relevant for practising dentists, dental hygienists and therapists as a source of up-to-date, evidence-based information on periodontics.</p><ul><li>Supported by a wide range of online material, including video, case reports and revision questions</li><li>Practical approach that brings learning to life</li><li>Accessible style, chapter overviews, learning objectives and key points boxes to aid revision</li><li>Full colour illustrations to demystify complex processes</li><li>New chapter on implants</li><li>Aligns with European Federation of Periodontology and British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry guidelines for care and management of patients with periodontitis</li><li>Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices</li></ul>

Lamorte Dds, Gregory