Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist - E-Book

4th Edition

Dorothy A. Perry; Phyllis L. Beemsterboer; Gwendolyn Essex
eISBN-13: 9780323298674

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Updated content focuses on hot topics including the ever-increasing link between oral and systemic health, the link between physical fitness and periodontal health, caries detection, the use of lasers, collaboration with orthodontists in the use of temporary anchorage devices (TADs), dental implants, and drug therapies. NEW content on prognosis includes information on the effectiveness of periodontal therapy, bringing together the data supporting maintenance therapy for prevention of tooth loss and attachment loss. NEW! Clinical Considerations boxes demonstrate how theories, facts, and research relate to everyday practice. NEW! Dental Hygiene Considerations at the end of each chapter summarize key clinical content with a bulleted list of take-away points. Expanded student resources on the Evolve companion website include clinical case studies, practice quizzes, flashcards, and image identification exercises.

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ISBNs 1455703699, 0323298672, 9780323298674, 9781455703692, 9781455703692
Language English
Number of Pages 355
Edition 4th