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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: The Goals and Clinical Outcomes of Non-Surgical Treatment
Aims
Outcome
The Periodontal Pocket – A Pathological Environment
The Aims of Non-Surgical Treatment
Elimination of Calculus
The Concept of Full-Mouth Disinfection
Healing Following Periodontal Treatment
Clinical Outcomes Following Non-Surgical Treatment
Hygiene versus instrumentation phases
The Badersten studies
An evidence base for non-surgical treatment
Summary
Conclusions of Clinical Importance
Further Reading
Chapter 2: Hygiene Phase Therapy
Aims
Outcome
Plaque Control Programmes
Mechanical plaque control
Manual Toothbrushes
Powered Toothbrushes
Toothpastes
Toothbrushing techniques
Bass Technique
The Charters’ Method
Interproximal Cleaning Aids
Dental Floss and Tape
Superfloss
Interspace Brushes (Fig 2-6)
Interdental Brushes (Fig 2-7)
Woodsticks (Fig 2-8)
Chemical Plaque Control (Fig 2-9)
Key Points of Clinical Importance
Further Reading
Chapter 3: Instruments and Instrumentation
Aim
Outcome
Introduction
Hand Instruments
Chisel Scaler or Push Scaler (Guy’s G1 or G2, Cushings or Watch-Spring)
Trihedral Scalers (H6, H7, G3, G4, J1 and H5)
Periodontal Hoes
Periodontal Files (Hirschfeld 3/7, 5/11 and 9/10)
Curettes
Recommended Protocol for Root Surface Instrumentation (RSI)
Mechanised Instruments
Ultrasonic Units
Magnetostrictive Units
Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Units
Sonic Handpieces
Air-Abrasive Systems
Ultrasonic Techniques
Periodontal Explorer
Repetitive Strain Injury
Conclusions of Clinical Importance
Further Reading
Chapter 4: Managing Systemic Risk Factors
Aim
Outcome
Definitions
Risk Factor Identification
Genetic Risk Factors for Periodontitis
Genetic Susceptibility Testing
What do genetic test results mean, and what is their impact on the patient?
Environmental Risk Factors for Periodontitis
Drugs Associated With Gingival Overgrowth
HIV Disease
Behavioural Risk Factors for Periodontitis
Smoking
Life-style Risk Factors for Periodontitis
Stress
Metabolic Risk Factors for Periodontitis
Diabetes Mellitus
Other Systemic Risk Factors for Periodontitis
Conclusions of Clinical Importance
Further Reading
Chapter 5: Managing Local Risk Factors
Aim
Outcome
Definitions
Trauma from occlusion
Traumatic Incisor Relationships
Occlusal Interferences
Anatomical Risk Factors
Furcation Involvement
Enamel Pearls
Cervical Enamel Projections
Root Morphology
Gingival Recession
Furcation Ridges
Dental Anatomy and Tooth-Arch Relationships
Iatrogenic Risk Factors
Overhanging Restorations
Poorly Designed Partial Dentures
Orthodontic Appliances
Defective Crown Margins
Defective Bridge Pontics
Conclusions of Clinical Importance
Further Reading
Chapter 6: Adjunctive Treatments
Aim
Outcome
Definitions
Systemic Adjunctive Treatments
Systemic Antibiotics
Antibiotics and Specific Periodontal Conditions
Chronic Periodontitis
Aggressive Periodontitis
Refractory Periodontitis
Acute Periodontal Abscess
Necrotising Ulcerative Gingivitis and Periodontitis
Systemic Antibiotics – Summary
Host Modulatory Therapy
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Subantimicrobial Dose Doxycycline
Bisphosphonates
Local delivery adjunctive treatments
Tetracycline Fibres
Minocycline Gel
Metronidazole Gel
Chlorhexidine Chip
Doxycycline Polymer
Which local delivery product to use, and when?
Adverse reactions and local drug delivery
Monotherapy or adjunctive use of local delivery systems?
Key points of clinical importance
Further Reading
Chapter 7: Supportive Periodontal Care
Aims
Outcome
Definitions
The Rationale for Supportive Periodontal Care
The Goals of Supportive Periodontal Care
Components of Supportive Periodontal Care
Medical, Dental and Social Histories
Clinical Examination and Updating Records
Radiographic Examination
Communication
Reinforcement of Plaque Control
Supragingival Prophylaxis and Subgingival Instrumentation
The Need for Further Treatment
Re-instrumentation of the Roots
Adjunctive Antimicrobials
Commencement of the Supportive Periodontal Care Phase
Frequency of Visits for Supportive Periodontal Care
Managing Risk Factors During Supportive Periodontal Care
Compliance with Supportive Periodontal Care
Conclusions of Clinical Importance
Further Reading
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