This book aims to bridge the gulf between the complex pathobiology of periodontal diseases and their assessment and diagnosis in dental practice. It provides a visual tour of the periodontium, how the host responds to periodontal pathogens, and re-classifies the diseases. Risk-factor identification is introduced prior to a step-by-step guide to diagnosis, commencing with the patient's first visit.

Chapter 1 A Whistle-Stop Tour of the Periodontium (Iain L C Chapple)Chapter 2 How Does Plaque Cause Disease? (Iain L C Chapple)Chapter 3 The Role of the Host Response (Iain L C Chapple)Chapter 4 Risk Assessment (Iain L C Chapple)Chapter 5 Natural History and Clinical Signs of Periodontal Disease (Iain L C Chapple)Chapter 6 Classification of Periodontal Diseases (Iain L C Chapple)Chapter 7 The Initial Consultation Screening Examination (Angela D Gilbert)Chapter 8 The Detailed Clinical Periodontal Examination (Angela D Gilbert)Chapter 9 Radiographic Examination and Special Tests (Angela D Gilbert)Chapter 10 Periodontal Diagnosis and Prognosis (Angela D Gilbert)Index