Table of Contents

1. Historical Background of Periodontology Part 1: The Normal Periodontium 2. Anatomy of the Periodontium 3. Aging and the Periodontium Part 2: Classification and Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases 4. Classification of Diseases and Conditions Affecting the Periodontium 5. Epidemiology of Gingival and Periodontal Diseases Part 3: Periodontal Pathology Section 1: Gingival Diseases 6. Defense Mechanisms of the Gingiva 7. Gingival Inflammation 8. Clinical Features of Gingivitis 9. Gingival Enlargement 10. Acute Gingival Infections 11. Gingival Diseases in Childhood 12. Desquamative Gingivitis Section 2: Periodontal Diseases 13. The Periodontal Pocket 14. Bone Loss and Patterns of Bone Destruction 15. Periodontal Response to External Forces 16. Chronic Periodontitis 17. Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis 18. Aggressive Periodontitis 19. Pathology and Management of Periodontal Problems in Patients with HIV Infection Section 3: Masticatory System Disorders 20. Masticatory System Disorders Part 4: Etiology of Periodontal Diseases 21. Periodontal Pathogenesis new! 22. The Role of Dental Calculus and Other Predisposing Factors 23. Microbiology of Periodontal Disease 24. Genetic Factors and Periodontal Disease 25. Molecular Biology of Host-Bacterial Interactions NEW! 26. Smoking and Periodontal Disease Part 5: Relationship Between Periodontal Diseases and Systemic Health 27. Influence of Systemic Disorders on the Periodontium 28. Impact of Periodontal Infection on Systemic Health 29. Oral Malodor Part 6: Treatment of Periodontal Diseases Section 1: Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Plan 30. Clinical Diagnosis 31. Radiographic Aids in the Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases 32. Clinical Risk Assessment 33. Determination of Prognosis 34. Treatment Plan 35. Rationale for Periodontal Treatment 36. Levels of Clinical Significance 37. Periodontal Treatment of Medically Compromised Patients 38. Periodontal Treatment of the Female Patient 39. Periodontal Treatment of Older Adults 40. Treatment of Aggressive and Atypical Forms of Periodontitis Section 2: Treatment of Periodontal Emergencies 41. Treatment of Acute Gingival Diseases 42. Treatment of the Periodontal Abscess Section 3: Nonsurgical Therapy 43. Phase 1 Periodontal Therapy 44. Plaque Control for the Periodontal Patient 45. Scaling and Root Planing 46. Sonic and Ultrasonic Instrumentation and Irrigation 47. Antimicrobial Agents 48. Host Modulation 49. Occlusal Evaluation and Therapy 50. Adjunctive Role of Orthodontic Therapy 51. The Periodontic-Endodontic Continuum Section 4: Surgical Therapy 52. Phase 2 Periodontal Therapy 53. Surgical Anatomy of Periodontal and Implant Areas 54. General Principles of Periodontal Surgery 55. Conscious Sedation NEW! 56. Gingival Surgical Techniques 57. The Periodontal Flap 58. Treatment of Gingival Enlargement 59. The Flap Technique for Pocket Therapy 60. Resective Osseous Surgery 61. Reconstructive Periodontal Surgery 62. Treatment of Furcation Involvements 63. Plastic and Esthetic Surgery of the Periodontium 64. Technological Advances in Periodontal Surgery Section 5: Periodontal-Restorative Interrelationships 65. Preparation of the Periodontium for Restorative Dentistry 66. Periodontal-Restorative Interrelationships 67. Multidisciplinary Approach to Dental and Periodontal Problems NEW! Part 7: Oral ImplantologySection 1: Biology and Diagnosis 68. Periimplant Anatomy, Biology and Function 69. Clinical Evaluation of the Implant Patient 70. Diagnostic Imaging of the Implant Patient Section 2: Surgical Procedures 71. Standard Implant Surgical Procedures 72. Localized Bone Augmentation and Implant Site Development 73. Advanced Implant Surgical Procedures 74. Esthetic Management of Difficult Cases NEW! 75. Technological Advances in Implant Surgery Section 3: Biomechanics and Complications 76. Biomechanics, Treatment Planning and Prosthetic Considerations 77. Implant Related Complications and Failures Part 8: Supportive Treatment and Results of Treatment 78. Supportive Periodontal Treatment 79. Results of Periodontal Treatment 80. Results of Implant Treatment NEW! Part 9: Complementary Topics -- Online Only Section 1: Evidence-Based Decision Making 81. Evidence-based Decision Making 82. Assessing the Evidence 83. Implementing Evidence-based Decision Making in Clinical Practice Section 2: Ethical, Legal and Practical Matters in the Management of Periodontal Patients -- ed.: Newman 84. Dental Ethics, Legal Principles and Jurisprudence 85. Periodontal Treatment in Practice, Dental Insurance, Managed Care Section 3: Atlas of Oral Medicine -- ed.: Newman 86. Lesions of the Oral Mucosa, Bone and Other Structures

About the Author

Mike Newman has had a long career in Periodontology, both as a teacher (UCLA for 35 years now professor emeritus) and a clinician (private office for more than 30 years LA and Beverly Hills California). He is past president of American Academy of Periodontology, past Board Member of AAP Foundation, current Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, and founding editor-in-Chief of Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice and Annual Report in Dentistry. He currently works as a HealthCare Consultant for professional organizations and private industry specializing in periodontal treatment and practice-based research. Dr. Klokkevold is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He served as Clinical Director (1995-2002) and now serves as Program Director (2002-present) of the UCLA Postgraduate Periodontics Residency program. Prior to specializing in periodontics and implant surgery, Dr. Klokkevold practiced general dentistry and served as Director of the UCLA Hospital Dentistry program (1987-1992). Dr. Klokkevold has more than 20 years of experience in education, administration and clinical practice in periodontics and implantology.