Periodontal Management of Children, Adolescents and Young Adults

This is a practical guide to the management of gingival and periodontal diseases in children and adolescents. It provides a simple step-by-step approach to periodontal diagnosis and subsequent management for the general dental practitioner, emphasizing the value of teamwork and indicating when to treat and when to refer to a periodontist.

Contents
Chapter 01. Periodontal Problems in the Young: Myth or Reality?
Chapter 02. Development of Periodontal Diseases in the Younger Population
Chapter 03. History and Systemic Risk Factors for Periodontal Diseases
Chapter 04. Clinical Examination and Local Risk Factors for Periodontal Diseases
Chapter 05. Periodontal Diagnosis in Young Patients
Chapter 06. Non-plaque-induced Periodontal Diseases I: Gingival Lesions
Chapter 07. Non-plaque-induced Periodontal Diseases II: Periodontal Lesions
Chapter 08. Principles and Phases of Treatment
Chapter 09. Communication
Chapter 10. Treat or Refer?