"The author has identified a need for up-to-date information to be made available as a compendium to standard textbooks in periodontology, and [succeeds] in fulfilling the stated aims of the book." -- Stephen Chen, Australian Orthodontic Journal

• 1 Anatomy and Physiology2 Periodontal Microbiology3 Pathogenesis of Biofilm-Induced Periodontal Diseases4 Classification of Periodontal Diseases5 Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases6 Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases7 Prevention of Periodontal Diseases8 General Medical Considerations9 Emergency Treatment10 Phase I-Cause-Related Treatment11 Phase II-Corrective Procedures12 Phase III-Supportive Periodontal Therapy13 Medication and Supplements14 References

"The author has identified a need for up-to-date information to be made available as a compendium to standard textbooks in periodontology, and [succeeds] in fulfilling the stated aims of the book." -- Stephen Chen, Australian Orthodontic Journal

• 1 Anatomy and Physiology2 Periodontal Microbiology3 Pathogenesis of Biofilm-Induced Periodontal Diseases4 Classification of Periodontal Diseases5 Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases6 Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases7 Prevention of Periodontal Diseases8 General Medical Considerations9 Emergency Treatment10 Phase I-Cause-Related Treatment11 Phase II-Corrective Procedures12 Phase III-Supportive Periodontal Therapy13 Medication and Supplements14 References

"The author has identified a need for up-to-date information to be made available as a compendium to standard textbooks in periodontology, and [succeeds] in fulfilling the stated aims of the book." -- Stephen Chen, Australian Orthodontic Journal

• 1 Anatomy and Physiology2 Periodontal Microbiology3 Pathogenesis of Biofilm-Induced Periodontal Diseases4 Classification of Periodontal Diseases5 Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases6 Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases7 Prevention of Periodontal Diseases8 General Medical Considerations9 Emergency Treatment10 Phase I-Cause-Related Treatment11 Phase II-Corrective Procedures12 Phase III-Supportive Periodontal Therapy13 Medication and Supplements14 References