Introduction - The Historical Background of Periodontology PART 1: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE 1. Evidence-Based Decision Making 2. Critical Thinking PART 2: BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF PERIODONTOLOGY Section 1: Normal Periodontium 3. Anatomy, Structure, and Function of the Periodontium 4. Aging and the Periodontium Section 2: Classification and Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases 5. Classification of Diseases and Conditions Affecting the Periodontium 6. Fundamentals in the Methods of Periodontal Disease Epidemiology Section 3: Etiology of Periodontal Diseases 7. Periodontal Disease Pathogenesis 8. Biofilm and Periodontal Microbiology 9. Practical Molecular Biology of Host-Microbe Interactions 10. Resolution of Inflammation 11. Precision Dentistry: Genetics of Periodontal Disease Risk and Treatment 12. Smoking and periodontal disease 13. The Role of Dental Calculus and Other Local Predisposing Factors Section 4: Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health 14. Influence of Systemic Conditions 15. Impact of Periodontal Infection on Systemic Health Section 5: Gingival Pathology 16. Defense Mechanisms of the Gingiva 17. Gingival Inflammation 18. Clinical Features of Gingivitis 19. Gingival Enlargement 20. Acute Gingival Infections 21. Gingival Disease in Childhood 22. Desquamative Gingivitis Section 6: Periodontal Pathology 23. The Periodontal Pocket 24. Bone Loss and Patterns of Bone Destruction 25. Periodontal Response to External Forces 26. Masticatory System Disorders that Influence the Periodontium 27. Chronic Periodontitis 28. Aggressive Periodontitis 29. Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis 30. Pathology and Management of Periodontal Problems in Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection PART 3: CLINICAL PERIODONTICS Section 1: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment Plan 31. Significance of clinical and biological information 32. Periodontal Examination and Diagnosis 33. Radiographic Aids in the Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases 34. Clinical Risk Assessment 35. Determination of Prognosis 36. Treatment Planning and Rationale for Periodontal Treatment 37. Electronic Dental Records and Decision Support Systems Section 2: Management of Patients with Special Needs 38. Conscious Sedation 39. Periodontal Treatment of Medically Compromised Patients 40. Sleep-Disordered Breathing 41. Periodontal Therapy in the Female Patient 42. Periodontal Treatment for Older Adults 43. Treatment of Aggressive and Atypical Forms of Periodontitis Section 3: Diagnosis and Treatment of Periodontal Emergencies 44. Treatment of Acute Gingival Disease 45. Treatment of Periodontal Abscess 46. Diagnosis and Management of Endodontic-Periodontic Lesions Section 4: Nonsurgical Treatment 47. Phase I Periodontal Therapy 48. Plaque Biofilm Control for the Periodontal Patient 49. Breath Malodor 50. Scaling and Root Planing 51. Sonic and Ultrasonic Instrumentation and Irrigation 52. Systemic Anti-infective Therapy for Periodontal Diseases 53. Locally Delivered, Controlled-Release Antimicrobials 54. Host Modulation 55. Occlusal Evaluation and Therapy 56. Adjunctive Role of Orthodontic Therapy Section 5: Surgical Treatment 57. Phase II Periodontal Therapy 58. Periodontal and Periimplant Surgical Anatomy 59. General Principles of Periodontal Surgery 60. Principles of Periodontal Surgery for Pocket Reduction 61. Treatment of Gingival Enlargement 62. Resective Osseous Surgery 63. Periodontal Regeneration and Reconstructive Surgery 64. Furcation: Involvement and Treatment 65. Periodontal Plastic and Esthetic Surgery 66. Leukocyte and Platelet Rich Fibrin (L-PRF), Biological Properties and Applications 67. Periodontal Microsurgery 68. LASERS IN PERIODONTAL AND PERIIMPLANT THERAPY Section 6: Periodontal-Restorative Interrelationships 69. Preparation of the Periodontium for Restorative Dentistry 70. Restorative Interrelationships 71. Multidisciplinary Versus Interdisciplinary Approaches to Dental and Periodontal ukryj opis