Periodontal Instrumentation (2nd Edition)

The perfect "how to" manual for the dental hygiene/dental student or practitioner seeking an instrumental manual which cover both basic and advanced periodontal techniques. The authors have maintained the excellent coverage of basic instruments and skills, while adding state-of-the-art techniques that guarantee the most up-to-date coverage of periodontal instrumentation available. Examination Procedures. Detection Of Calculus. Scaling And Root Planing. Instrumentation Sharpening. Polishing. All dental hygiene students and practitioners as well as dental students and practitioners.

Peridontal Instrumentation, Second Edition, is the perfect "how-to" manual for the dental hygiene student, dental student, and the practitioner seeking an instrumentation manual which covers both basic and advanced periodontal techniques. The authors have maintained the excellent coverage of basic instruments and skills, while adding state-of-the-art techniques that guarantee the most up-to-date coverage of periodontal instrumentation available.

Each module consists of numerous lessons, each of which includes a convenient performance check list. Over 850 photographs illustrate step-by-step procedures, enhancing comprehension and providing a quick, reliable reference.

• 15 Principles of Scaling
• Exploring the Periodontal Patient
• Advanced Root Instrumentation, which describes treatment of furcations, line angles and deep narrow pockets
• Instruments Modified for Periodontal Patients including After Five curets, Mini Five curets, and Gracey Curvettes
• Use of Ultrasonic Scaling Devices