Pathology of Periodontal Disease (Oxford Medical Publications) [Hardcover]

David M. Williams (Author), Francis J. Hughes (Author), Edward W. Odell (Author), Paula M. Farthing (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0192619551 | ISBN-13: 978-0192619556 | Publication Date: December 10, 1992 | Edition: 1

This book provides a concise account of the pathological processes involved in periodontal disease. The first chapter gives a broad overview of periodontal disease and is followed by accounts of the periodontium in health and disease. The book then deals with the micro-organisms implicated in periodontal disease and evaluates their significance. The host responses to factors present in dental plaque are discussed, followed by an account of the interactions between bacteria and the host which cause tissue damage. This leads to a consideration of the different clinical manifestations of the disease, including those associated with HIV infection. In the final chapter, a rational approach to treatment is presented, based on an understanding of the disease mechanisms discussed in the book. Although written principally for dental undergraduates, this book should also be useful to postgraduate students, including those preparing for the Fellowship Examinations of the Royal Colleges. It may be valuable, too, for those practising dentists who wish to update their knowledge of this important subject.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`...is well set out with clear introductory titles, simple if plain summarising tables mid-chapter and concise summarising conclusions at the end of each chapter. The text is easy to read'Dental Practice

`This is an excellent book and the authors have achieved their aim of giving a coherent logical account of the pathological processes involved in peridontal disease.' `The general standard of presentation of the text is high. There are good illustrations and well thought out tables.'British Dental Journal

'serves as a useful update for students and practitioners alike ... The book would be of most benefit to undergraduate students, general practitioners and dental hygienists.' Mark Bartold, Peridontology, Vol. 14, 1993

'It is well set out with clear introductory titles, simple if plain summarising tables mid-chapter and concise summarising conclusions at the end of each chapter ... if finances are tight, then at least grab a copy from the library ... It is quite possible to read the whole book in an evening. Now there is a nice thought for those students cramming through the night before their exams.' Julian Kurer, Dental Practice, June 1993

'It is ... a significant achievement for the authors to have distilled an immense amount of information into a relatively short text that presents the student with a clear account of the basic pathology of periodontal diseases ... the text should be highly recommended to those for whom it was written, namely, undergraduate and postgraduate students and Fellowship candidates. From this standpoint, the book has the considerable advantage that it can be read effortlessly from 'cover-to-cover'.' P.A. Heasman, Journal of Dentistry 1994: 22: No. 3

'This book provides a succinct overview of the latest advances in the classification of periodontal disease ... The authors have provided a short reading list of key articles. This format makes the book as excellent text for dentists in general practice who wish to update their knowledge about periodontal diseases.' L. Brown, Australian Dental Journal, 30 (1) 61, February 1994

About the Author

David M. Williams, Professor in Oral Pathology and Head of the Joint Department of Oral Pathology, The London Hospital Medical College and Institute of Dental Surgery; Visiting Professor, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa. Francis J. Hughes, Senior Lecturer, Oral Medicine and Periodontology, The London Hospital Medical College. Edward W. Odell, Lecturer in Oral Medicine and Pathology, United Medical and Dental Schools, Guys Hospital, London.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (December 10, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192619551
• ISBN-13: 978-0192619556
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,400,550 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)