This fourth edition of Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry is the ultimate resource on periodontics. The editors are joined by over 50 expert contributors to address the full spectrum of periodontal issues. The book s coverage extends logically from the anatomy of the periodontium through to treatment options, and elucidates the relationship between periodontal and restorative dental therapies. The section dedicated to implants the increasing importance of this form of oral rehabilitation. This section includes new chapters on implant placement in the esthetic zone and issues related to supportive therapy in the implant patient. With an approximate 25% increase in length, the fourth edition keeps pace with the level of interest and growth of research in periodontology. Chapters included in previous editions have been updated and many new chapters added, including modifying factors in periodontal disease, risk assessment, and genetics in relation to periodontitis. The remarkable scholarship evident in the text is matched only by the quality of the illustrations, which guide the reader through the wealth of material detailed in the book. These features combine to make essential reading for the discerning student and practitioner and an asset to the faculty or practice library. Key Features Includes fourteen new chapters Features 2000 illustrations, with over 1500 in color Distills significant and original research findings Includes detailed case reports Editors and contributors provide an international perspective

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley–Blackwell; 4th ed. edition (17 April 2003)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback‏ : ‎ 1072 pages (2 Parts)
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1405102365
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1405102360
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 X 10 In