Color Atlas of Dental Medicine 1: Periodontology

by Klaus H. Rateitschak

The title of the German Parondontalogie (first, 1984; second, 1989). The title of the first English Color atlas of periodontology (1985). Describes and clarifies the etiology and pathogenesis of the various diseases of the periodontium and illustrates the impact of related dental specialties (endodontics and prosthodontics, for example) upon the success of periodontal therapy. Includes superb clinical photographs and schematic diagrams, along with a treatise on systemic disease such as AIDS, diabetes, trisomy, Down Syndrome, etc. Crucially important elements of therapy are emphasized by repetition, and much importance is placed on conservative therapy, where intervention is kept to a minimum. 9<1/2>x12<1/2>". Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

399 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 1989