Periodontics current concepts and treatment strategies

Research is challenging our traditional approaches to treatment needs by emphasizing the wide variation in individual susceptibility to periodontal diseases and tooth loss. Epidemiological and laboratory studies have provided valuable information concerning the influence of genetics and host respons...

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Main Authors: Galgut, Peter N. (Author), Dowsett, Sherie A. (Author), Kowolik, Michael J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London M. Dunitz 2001
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Summary:Research is challenging our traditional approaches to treatment needs by emphasizing the wide variation in individual susceptibility to periodontal diseases and tooth loss. Epidemiological and laboratory studies have provided valuable information concerning the influence of genetics and host response mechanisms in this context. This text combines the expertise of the researcher and that of the clinician in reviewing our current concepts of periodontal diseases, discussing many of the influences that play a part in their development, and examining the changes in treatment strategies for their effective clinical management. It provides a clear overview of techniques, and students, clinicians and dental specialists in periodontics and restorative dentistry will find this an invaluable reference in their clinical practice
Physical Description:205 pages illustrations (some color) 26 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781853179815
1853179817