Diseases and Conditions in Dentistry An Evidence-Based Reference [Hardcover]

Diseases and Conditions in Dentistry: An Evidence-Based Reference is the ideal, one-stop guide for dentistry clinicians to keep at their side. 

• Provides a quick reference for the busy clinician covering diseases and conditions in endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and restorative dentistry
• Offers identically formatted chapters following the same clear and concise layout with detailed clinical cases and evidence-based discussions
• Features a companion website with additional clinical photographs, radiographs, and case notes

 

Contents

Preface xxi

Acknowledgements xxiii

Image Contributors xxv

Abbreviations xxvii

About the Companion Webstite xxix

1 Aggressive Periodontitis 1

1.1 Definition  1

1.1.1 Primary Features 1

1.1.2 Secondary Features 1

1.2 Classification  1

1.3 Prevalence 1

1.4 Aetiology and Pathogenesis 1

1.4.1 Bacteria 2

1.4.2 Genetic Susceptibility  2

1.4.3 Smoking 2

1.5 Screening  2

1.6 Diagnosis 2

1.7 Prognosis 2

1.8 Treatment 2

1.8.1 Systemic Antibiotics  3

1.8.2 Local Antimicrobials  3

References  8

2 Amelogenesis Imperfecta 11

2.1 Definition  11

2.2 Aetiology 11

2.3 Epidemiology 11

2.4 Classification  11

2.5 Diagnostic Clinical Featurl³q