Perry, Dorothy A., <br/><br/>
Periodontology for the dental hygienist / 
Dorothy A. Perry, Phyllis L. Beemsterboer, Gwen Essex. 
 - 4th ed. 
 - xii, 339 pages :  illustrations (some colour) ;  28 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Historical perspectives on dental hygiene and periodontology -- Periodontium : anatomic characteristics and host response -- Epidemiology of periodontal diseases -- Microbiology of periodontal diseases -- Calculus and other disease-associated factors -- Gingival diseases -- Periodontal diseases -- Clinical assessment -- Systemic factors influencing periodontal diseases -- Treatment planning for the periodontal patient -- Occlusion and temporomandibular disorders -- Plaque control for the periodontal patient -- Nonsurgical periodontal therapy -- Periodontal surgery -- Dental implants -- Periodontal emergencies -- Periodontal maintenance and prevention -- Prognosis after periodontal therapy. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781455703692 (pbk. : alk. paper)  RM366.64 1455703699 (pbk. : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Periodontal Diseases.<br/>Periodontics--Methods.