Description
Book SynopsisThe long-term success of periodontal therapy is dependent on proper diagnosis and removal of subgingival tooth-borne accretions in the form of calculus and bacteria. From a clinical perspective, better visualization during the diagnostic and therapeutic phases has been shown to yield better results compared to traditional approaches.
Table of ContentsContributors vii
Introduction ix
About the Companion Website xi
1 Overview of Minimally Invasive Therapy 1
Stephen K. Harrel and Thomas G. Wilson Jr.
2 Visualization for Minimally Invasive Periodontal Therapy: An Overview 3
Stephen K. Harrel
3 Ultrasonic Endoscopic Periodontal Debridement 13
John Y. Kwan and Suzanne M. Newkirk
4 Endoscope Use in Daily Hygiene Practice 55
Kara Webb and Angela R. Anderson
5 The Use of the Dental Endoscope and Videoscope for Diagnosis and Treatment of Peri-Implant Diseases 65
Thomas G. Wilson Jr.
6 Development of Minimally Invasive Periodontal Surgical Techniques 77
Stephen K. Harrel
7 The MIS and V-MIS Surgical Procedure 81
Stephen K. Harrel
8 Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique and Modified-MIST in Periodontal Regeneration 117
Pierpaolo Sandro Cortellini
9 Minimally Invasive Soft Tissue Grafting 143
Edward P. Allen and Lewis C. Cummings
10 Future Potential for Minimally Invasive Periodontal Therapy 165
Stephen K. Harrel and Thomas G. Wilson Jr.
Index 171