Periodontology (Color Atlas of Dental Medicine) - Hardcover

Herbert F. Wolf; Edith M. Rateitschak-Pluss; Klaus H. Rateitschak

9780865779020: Periodontology (Color Atlas of Dental Medicine)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0865779023 ISBN 13: 9780865779020

Publisher: George Thieme Verlag, 2004

Here is the long-awaited 3rd edition of Rateitschak's Periodontology, one of Thieme's best-selling, prize-winning dental atlases.

Periodontology is a constantly evolving discipline; new developments in methods and materials allow for ever-improving dental care.

This classic has been completely rewritten and updated, and includes the following new topics:

- structure biology (etiology and pathogenesis)

- treatment of oral symptoms in the presence of HIV-infection

- conventional diagnosis and modern tests

- conservative and surgical therapies

- medical treatment possibilities

- guided tissue regeneration (GTR)

- plastic surgery

- implantology

For all dentists involved in periodontology, and for those who wish to expand into this field, this is the indispensable first-line resource for learning the tips and tricks of the trade.

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From the Back Cover:

Rateitschak's extraordinary atlas, universally recognized as the pre-eminent work in periodontology, is back in a brand new edition! With an emphasis on the most rigorously documental scientific and clinical advances, presented in concise text and exquisitely detailed photographs, the book will quickly become a cherished classic in the library of all practitioners.

This new edition has been updated to include new developments in every aspect of the field, including etiology and pathogenesis, oral manifestations and treatment of HIV infection, diagnostic tests, advanced conservative and surgical therapies, including guided tissue regeneration, newest systemic and local slow-release drugs, implants to augment dental therapy, mucogingival plastic surgery in halting recession, and the newest classifications of periodontal disease.

Special features:

All important information presented in a clear and user-friendly format
Nearly 2,000 full-color, clearly labeled photographs for immediate identification of pathologies and treatment techniques
All therapies described and illustrated step-by-step
Tips and tricks from the experts to avoid complications and treatment failure

More than a decade in preparation, this magnificently detailed work is a must for every practitioner and student of periodontics. It incorporates exciting new findings that have immediate clinical applicability, and will be a treasured resource in every practice.

About the Author:

Professor, NC A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, USA Professor of Dentistry

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