Understanding Periodontal Diseases: Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures in Practice

A Practical and Visual Guide to Understanding, Assessing, and Diagnosing Periodontal Disease

This essential book bridges the gap between complex periodontal pathobiology and everyday clinical practice. Through clear visuals, practical frameworks, and a step-by-step diagnostic approach, it guides dental professionals from fundamental biological concepts to accurate patient diagnosis.

Readers are taken on a visual tour of the periodontium, exploring how plaque triggers disease, the body’s immune response, and how to identify key risk factors. The book introduces the latest classification systems and offers detailed guidance on initial screening, comprehensive examinations, radiographic interpretation, and prognostic evaluation.

Key Features:

• Pathobiology made practical: Understand the biological basis of periodontal disease and how it manifests clinically

• Risk assessment tools: Learn how to identify and evaluate modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors

• Visual learning approach: Richly illustrated to enhance comprehension of periodontal anatomy and pathology

• Updated classification: Reflects modern reclassification of periodontal diseases for accurate diagnosis

• Step-by-step clinical flow: From initial consultation to full diagnostic workup and prognosis formulation

Contents Overview:

1. A Whistle-Stop Tour of the Periodontium

2. How Does Plaque Cause Disease?

3. The Role of the Host Response

4. Risk Assessment

5. Natural History and Clinical Signs of Periodontal Disease

6. Classification of Periodontal Diseases

7. The Initial Consultation – Screening Examination

8. The Detailed Clinical Periodontal Examination

9. Radiographic Examination and Special Tests

10. Periodontal Diagnosis and Prognosis

Ideal For:
General dentists, dental students, periodontists-in-training, and hygienists who want a clear, comprehensive, and clinically grounded understanding of periodontal disease diagnosis.