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• <b>The Historical Background of Periodontology</b><br><br><br><br><b>PART 1: EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION-MAKING</b><br><br>Chapter 1. Introduction to Evidence-Based Decision Making<br><br>Chapter 2. Assessing Evidence<br><br>Chapter 3. Implementing Evidence-based Decisions in Clinical Practice<br><br><br><br><br><b>PART 2: THE NORMAL PERIODONTIUM</b><br><br>Chapter 4. The Gingiva<br><br>Chapter 5. The Tooth-Supporting Structures<br><br>Chapter 6. Aging and the Periodontium<br><br><br><br><b>PART 3: CLASSIFICATION AND EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES</b><br><br>Chapter 7. Classification of Diseases and Conditions Affecting the Periodontium<br><br>Chapter 8. Epidemiology of Gingival and Periodontal Diseases<br><br><br><br><b>PART 4: ETIOLOGY OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES</b><br><br>Chapter 9. Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases<br><br>Chapter 10. The Role of Dental Calculus and Other Predisposing Factors<br><br>Chapter 11. Genetic Factors Associated with Periodontal Disease<br><br>Chapter 12. Immunity and Inflammation: Basic Concepts<br><br>Chapter 13. Microbial Interactions with the Host in Periodontal Diseases<br><br>Chapter 14. Smoking and Periodontal Disease<br><br>Chapter 15. Molecular Biology of the Host-microbe Interaction in Periodontal Diseases: Selected Topics: Molecular Signaling Aspects of Pathogen-mediated Bone Destruction in Periodontal Diseases<br><br>Chapter 16. Host Modulation<br><br><br><br><b>PART 5: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND SYSTEMIC HEALTH</b><br><br>Chapter 17. Influence of Systemic Disease, Disorders and Stress on the Periodontium<br><br>Chapter 18. Periodontal Medicine: Impact of Periodontal Infection on Systemic Health<br><br>Chapter 19. Oral Malodor<br><br><br><br><b>PART 6: PERIODONTAL PATHOLOGY</b><br><br><b>SECTION I: GINGIVAL DISEASE</b><br><br>Chapter 20. Defense Mechanisms of the Gingiva<br><br>Chapter 21. Gingival Inflammation<br><br>Chapter 22. Clinical Features of Gingivitis<br><br>Chapter 23. Gingival Enlargement<br><br>Chapter 24. Acute Gingival Infections<br><br>Chapter 25. Gingival Diseases in Childhood<br><br>Chapter 26. Desquamative Gingivitis<br><br><br><br><b>SECTION II: PERIODONTAL DISEASE</b><br><br>Chapter 27. The Periodontal Pocket<br><br>Chapter 28. Bone Loss and Patterns of Bone Destruction<br><br>Chapter 29. Periodontal Response to External Forces<br><br>Chapter 30. Masticatory System Disorders<br><br>Chapter 31. Chronic Periodontitis<br><br>Chapter 32. Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis<br><br>Chapter 33. Aggressive Periodontitis<br><br>Chapter 34. Pathology and Management of Periodontal Problems in Patients with HIV Infection<br><br><br><br><b>PART 7: TREATMENT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE</b><br><br><b>SECTION I: DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLAN</b><br><br>Chapter 35. Clinical Diagnosis<br><br>Chapter 36. Radiographic Aids in the Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease<br><br>Chapter 37. Advanced Diagnostic Techniques<br><br>Chapter 38. Risk Assessment<br><br>Chapter 39. Levels of Clinical Significance<br><br>Chapter 40. Determination of Prognosis<br><br>Chapter 41. The Treatment Plan<br><br>Chapter 42. Rationale for Periodontal Treatment<br><br>Chapter 43. Periodontal Therapy in the Female Patient <br><br>Chapter 44. Periodontal Treatment of Medically Compromised Patients<br><br>Chapter 45. Periodontal Treatment for Older Adults<br><br>Chapter 46. Treatment of Aggressive and Atypical Forms of Periodontitis<br><br><br> <br><b>SECTION II: TREATMENT OF PERIODONTAL EMERGENCIES</b><br><br>Chapter 47. Treatment of Acute Gingival Disease<br><br>Chapter 48. Treatment of the Periodontal Abscess<br><br><br><br><b>SECTION III: NON-SURGICAL THERAPY</b><br><br>Chapter 49. Phase I Periodontal Therapy<br><br>Chapter 50. Plaque Control for the Periodontal Patient<br><br>Chapter 51. Scaling and Root Planing<br><br>Chapter 52. Chemotherapeutic Agents <br><br>Chapter 53. Host Modulation Agents<br><br>Chapter 54. Sonic and Ultrasonic Instrumentation<br><br>Chapter 55. Supragingival and Subgingival Irrigation<br><br>Chapter 56. Occlusal Evaluation and Therapy<br><br>Chapter 57. The Adjunctive Role of Orthodontic Therapy<br><br>Chapter 58. The Periodontic-Endodontic Continuum<br><br><br><br><b>SECTION IV: SURGICAL THERAPY</b><br><br>Chapter 59. Phase II Periodontal Therapy<br><br>Chapter 60. General Principles of Periodontal Surgery<br><br>Chapter 61. Surgical Anatomy of the Periodontium and Related Structures<br><br>Chapter 62. Gingival Surgical Techniques<br><br>Chapter 63. Treatment of Gingival Enlargement<br><br>Chapter 64. The Periodontal Flap<br><br>Chapter 65. The Flap Technique for Pocket Therapy<br><br>Chapter 66. Resective Osseous Surgery<br><br>Chapter 67. Reconstructive Periodontal Surgery<br><br>Chapter 68. Furcation: Involvement and Treatment<br><br>Chapter 69. Periodontal Plastic and Esthetic Surgery<br><br>Chapter 70. Recent Advances in Surgical Technology<br><br><br><br><b>SECTION V: PERIODONTAL-RESTORATIVE INTERRELATIONSHIPS</b><br><br>Chapter 71. Preparation of the Periodontium for Restorative Dentistry<br><br>Chapter 72. Restorative Interrelationships<br><br><br><br><b>PART 8: ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY</b><br><br>Chapter 73. Biological Aspects of Oral Implants<br><br>Chapter 74. Clinical Aspects and Evaluation of the Implant Patient<br><br>Chapter 75. Diagnostic Imaging for the Implant Patient<br><br>Chapter 76. Standard Implant Surgical Procedures<br><br>Chapter 77. Localized Bone Augmentation and Implant Site Development<br><br>Chapter 78. Advanced Implant Surgical Procedures<br><br>Chapter 79. Recent Advances in Implant Surgical Technology<br><br>Chapter 80. Biomechanics, Treatment Planning and Prosthetic Considerations<br><br>Chapter 81. Implant-Related Complications and Failures<br><br><br><br><b>PART 9: PERIODONTAL MAINTENANCE</b><br><br>Chapter 82. Supportive Periodontal Treatment<br><br>Chapter 83. Results of Periodontal Treatment<br><br><br><br><b>PART 10: ETHICS, LEGAL AND PRACTICAL MATTERS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PERIODONTAL PATIENTS</b><br><br>Chapter 84. Dental Ethics<br><br>Chapter 85. Legal Principles â“ Jurisprudence<br><br>Chapter 86. Dental Insurance and Managed Care in Periodontal Practice

Michael G. Newman DDS Adjunct Professor, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA School of Dentistry, Center for the Health Sciences, Los Angeles, CA