Essentials of Periodontology and Periodontics

The periodontium; The environment of the tooth; The pathology of periodontitis; Plaque and calculus; Host-parasite interactions; Host-parasite interactions in gingivitis and periodontitis; Central factors governing metabolism of host tissues which may condition the host response to local irritation; Classificati on of periodontal disease; The general principles of periodontal therapy; Hygiene phase therapy; The reduction of acute inflammation; Chronic gingivitis and periodontitis; Systematic conditions which may influence the host-parasite relationship in the mouth; Corrective phase therapy - correction of tooth relationships; Corrective phase therapy - surgical correction of soft tissue and bone architecture; Empidemiology of gingivitis and periodontitis