Description
Book SynopsisUltrasonic Periodontal Debridement A practical and comprehensive reference to all aspects of ultrasonic debridement in periodontal therapy, now fully updated and revised
Ultrasonic Periodontal Debridement, Second Edition presents both theory and practice of ultrasonic debridement, including all the information needed to understand this clinical process and apply the knowledge to clinical practice. The Second Edition includes three entirely new chapters and expanded sections in all existing chapters, as well as updating the content and references throughout. The revision greatly expands the number of illustrations and incorporates the most recent advances in periodontal debridement therapy.
The book begins with an introduction to the history and principles of ultrasonic technology and technique, then discusses practical guidance for using safe, effective, and efficient ultrasonic periodontal debridement in clinical practice. It is vividly illustrated, wi
Table of Contents
Foreword vii
Preface ix
About the Authors xi
Acknowledgments xiii
About the Companion Website xiv
Section I Foundational Concepts; Chapters 1–4 1
1 The Treatment of Periodontal Disease: The Shift from “SRP” to “Periodontal Debridement” 3
2 Comparison of Periodontal Debridement Instrumentation Modalities 22
3 Maintenance of Dental Implants 33
4 Patient Assessment 48
Section II Ultrasonic Technology, Chapters 5–7 71
5 What Is Ultrasonic Instrumentation? 73
6 Ultrasonic Tip Design and Selection 94
7 Aerosol Management 115
Section III Clinical Application, Chapters 8–11 129
8 Ultrasonic Instrumentation Technique 131
9 Ultrasonic Instrumentation Clinician–Patient Positioning 155
10 Ultrasonic Instrumentation Technique Modules 186
11 Case Studies in Ultrasonic Debridement 226
Index 248
