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Periodontal Instrumentation (2nd Edition)

Each module consists of numerous lessons, each of which includes a convenient performance check list. Over 850 photographs illustrate step-by-step procedures, enhancing comprehension and providing a quick, reliable reference.


* 15 Principles of Scaling
* Exploring the Periodontal Patient
* Advanced Root Instrumentation, which describes treatment of furcations, line angles and deep narrow pockets
* Instruments Modified for Periodontal Patients including After Five curettes, Mini Five curettes, and Gracey Curettes
* Use of Ultrasonic Scaling Devices

Table of Contents

I. EXAMINATION PROCEDURES.

A. Extraoral and Intraoral Examination.
B. Introduction to Instrumentation: Use of the Periodontal Probe.
C. Periodontal Examination.
D. Interpretation of Probing.
 

II. DETECTION OF CALCULUS.

A. Use of the Explorer.
B. Use of the Compressed Air.
 

III. SCALING AND ROOT PLANING.

A. Fundamentals of Scaling and Root Planing.
B. Scaling and Root Planing Procedure.
C. Use of Universal Curettes.
D. Use of the Gracey Curettes.
E. Instrumentation of Different Areas of the Mouth.
F. The Fifteen Principles of Instrumentation.
G. Use of Sickles.
H. Use of Hoes and Files.
I. Use of Ultrasonic and Sonic Scaling Devices.
 

IV. INSTRUMENTATION SHARPENING.

A. Principles of Sharpening.
B. Sharpening Curettes.
C. Sharpening Sickles.
 

V. POLISHING.

A. Fundamentals of Polishing.
B. Pain and Anxiety Control.
C. Exploring the Periodontal Patient.
D. Advanced Root Instrumentation.
E. Instruments Modified for Periodontal Patients.
F. Gingival Curettage.
G. Periodontal Dressings and Suture Removal.
H. Postoperative Instructions.
I. Desensitizing Root Surfaces.
Index.