Chapter
16
Objectives
Periodontics
Upon completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to identify and understand terms related to the following: 1. Anatomy of the periodontium. Identify and describe the major tissues comprising the periodontium. 2. Etiology and symptoms of periodontal diseases. Describe the cause of periodontal diseases and the symptoms involved. 3. Classifications of periodontal diseases. List the various classes and types of gingivitis and periodontitis. 4. Periodontal examination and evaluation. Describe the examination measures required to evaluate periodontal diseases. 5. Measurement and recording of periodontal conditions. Discuss the methods used to measure and record various periodontal conditions, and identify and explain the index ratings for tooth and periodontal conditions. 6. Periodontal treatment methods. Identify the nonsurgical and surgical methods used to care for periodontal problems. 7. Periodontal involvement with dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. Identify the various types of bone implants and cosmetic procedures performed in periodontic dentistry. 8. Instrumentation for periodontics. Explain the use of instruments commonly used in periodontal treatment and care.
Anatomy of the Periodontium All dentists deal with the periodontal tissues in the course of their treatment, but complicated or complex cases can be referred to a periodontist—a dentist who has completed two to three years of additional education in the treatment of periodontal diseases. Periodontology (pear-ee-oh-dahn-TAH-loh-jee) is one of the ADA-recognized specialties and is the field of dentistry that deals with the treatment of diseases of the tissues around the teeth, commonly called 289 Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part. Due to electronic rights, some third party content may be suppressed from the eBook and/or eChapter(s). Editorial review has deemed that any suppressed content does not materially affect the overall learning experience. Cengage Learning reserves the right to remove additional content at any time if subsequent rights restrictions require it.
