Periodontology: The EssentialsThis concise summary of the practice of periodontology provides an excellent review of the physiology of the oral cavity, the newest information on diagnosis and therapy of periodontologic diseases, and the theoretical basics. Practice-related parallel topics such as trauma, material incompatibility, emergency treatment, and antibiotic therapy are covered as well. This is an excellent guide for dentists and oral surgeons involved in the treatment of periodontal diseases. It makes an excellent companion to the legendary Rateitschak atlas. |
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Page 51 - 2 Dental restorations/appliances 3 Root fractures 4 Cervical root resorption and cemental tears B Mucogingival deformities and conditions around teeth 1 Gingival/soft tissue recession a Facial or lingual surfaces b Interproximal (papillary) 2 Lack of keratinized gingiva 3 Decreased vestibular depth 4 Aberrant frenum/muscle position 5 Gingival excess a Pseudopocket b Inconsistent gingival margin c Excessive gingival display d Gingival enlargement (see
Page 17 - and under circumstances which can account for the pathological changes and clinical course of the disease. - The pathogen occurs in no other disease as a fortuitous and nonpathogenic
Page 51 - Familial and cyclic neutropenia 2 Down syndrome 3 Leukocyte adhesion deficiency syndromes 4 Papillon—Lefèvre syndrome 5 Chediak—Higashi syndrome 6 Histiocytosis syndromes 7 Glycogen storage disease 8 Infantile genetic agranulocytosis 9 Cohen syndrome 10 Ehlers—Danlos syndrome (types IV and VIII) 11 Hypophosphatasia 12 Other C Not otherwise specified
Page 50 - Leukemia-associated gingivitis 2) Other 3 Gingival diseases modified by medications a Drug-influenced gingival diseases 1) Drug-influenced gingival enlargements 2) Drug-influenced gingivitis a) Oral contraceptive-associated gingivitis b) Other
Page 50 - Gingivitis associated with dental plaque only a Without other local contributing factors b With local contributing factors 2 Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors a Associated with the endocrine system
Page 51 - 2 Lack of keratinized gingiva 3 Decreased vestibular depth 4 Aberrant frenum/muscle position 5 Gingival excess a Pseudopocket b Inconsistent gingival margin c Excessive gingival display d Gingival enlargement (see IA3 and
Page 51 - 5 Gingival manifestations of systemic conditions a Mucocutaneous disorders 1) Lichen planus 2) Pemphigoid
Page 51 - VI Abscesses of the periodontium A Gingival abscess B Periodontal abscess C Pericoronal abscess
Page 51 - 3) Pemphigus vulgaris 4) Erythema multiforme 5) Lupus erythematosus 6) Drug-induced 7) Other b Allergic reactions
Page 51 - and conditions on edentulous ridges 1 Vertical and/or horizontal ridge deficiency 2 Lack of