Includes bibliographical references and index.

Anatomy of the Periodontium
Aging and the Periodontium
Classification of Diseases and Conditions Affecting the Periodontium
Fundamentals in the Methods of Periodontal Disease Epidemiology
Periodontal Pathogenesis
Genetic Susceptibility to Periodontal Disease
The Role of Dental Calculus and Other Local Predisposing Factors
Biofilm and Periodontal Microbiology
Molecular Biology of Host-Microbe Interactions
Smoking and Periodontal Disease
Influence of Systemic Conditions
Impact of Periodontal Infection on Systemic Health
Defense Mechanisms of the Gingiva
Gingival Inflammation
Clinical Features of Gingivitis
Gingival Enlargement
Acute Gingival Infections
Gingival Disease in Childhood
Desquamative Gingivitis
The Periodontal Pocket
Bone Loss and Patterns of Bone Destruction
Periodontal Response to External Forces
Chronic Periodontitis
Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis
Aggressive Periodontitis
Pathology and Management of Periodontal Problems in Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Masticatory System Disorders that Influence the Periodontium
Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Clinical Diagnosis
Significance of Clinical and Biologic Information
Radiographic Aids in the Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease
Clinical Risk Assessment
Determination of Prognosis
Rationale for Periodontal Treatment
The Treatment Plan
Conscious Sedation
Periodontal Treatment of Medically Compromised Patients
Periodontal Therapy in the Female Patient
Periodontal Treatment for Older Adults
Treatment of Aggressive and Atypical Forms of Periodontitis
Treatment of Acute Gingival Disease
Treatment of Periodontal Abscess
Diagnosis and Management of Endodontic-Periodontic Lesions
Phase I Periodontal Therapy
Plaque Biofilm Control for the Periodontal Patient
Scaling and Root Planing
Sonic and Ultrasonic Instrumentation and Irrigation
Anti-infective Therapy
Host Modulation
Occlusal Evaluation and Therapy
Adjunctive Role of Orthodontic Therapy
Pathologic Tooth Migration: A Case Report *
Breath Malodor
Phase II Periodontal Therapy
Periodontal and Periimplant Surgical Anatomy
General Principles of Periodontal Surgery
Gingival Surgical Techniques
The Periodontal Flap
Treatment of Gingival Enlargement
The Flap Technique for Pocket Therapy
Resective Osseous Surgery
Periodontal Regeneration and Reconstructive Surgery
Furcation: Involvement and Treatment
Periodontal Plastic and Esthetic Surgery
Periodontal Microsurgery
Recent Advances in Surgical Therapy: Lasers in Periodontal Therapy
Preparation of the Periodontium for Restorative Dentistry
Restorative Interrelationships
Multidisciplinary Approach to Dental and Periodontal Problems
Supportive Periodontal Treatment
Results of Periodontal Treatment
Periimplant Anatomy, Biology, and Function
Clinical Evaluation of the Implant Patient
Diagnostic Imaging for the Implant Patient
Biomechanics, Prosthetic Considerations, and Treatment Planning
Basic Implant Surgical Procedures
Localized Bone Augmentation and Implant Site Development
Advanced Implant Surgical Procedures
Esthetic Management of Difficult Cases (Minimally Invasive Approach)
Technologic Advances in Implant Surgery: Dental Implant Microsurgery-Immediate Placement
Technologic Advances in Implant Surgery: Piezoelectric Bone Surgery
Technologic Advances in Implant Surgery: Computer-Assisted Implant Surgery
Implant-Related Complications and Failures
Supportive Implant Treatment
Results of Implant Treatment
Atlas of Periodontal Diseases
Introduction to Evidence-Based Decision Making
Assessing Evidence
Electronic Dental Records and Decision Support Systems
Locally Delivered, Controlled-Release Antimicrobials
Locally Delivered, Controlled-Release Antimicrobials: Drug Development and Clinical Research