Diagnosis and Treatment of Furcation-Involved Teeth

Diagnosis and Treatment of Furcation-Involved Teeth offers dental professionals a comprehensive review of the aetiology and diagnosis of furcation defects, including treatment options. Written by world-renowned specialists in periodontics, this important text provides proven, evidence-based treatment algorithms and reviews the effectiveness of new technologies for the treatment of furcation-involved teeth.Filled with helpful photographs, the text covers a wealth of topics, including anatomy of multi-rooted teeth; clinical and radiographic diagnosis and epidemiology of furcation involvement; furcation debridement, including self-performed, non-surgical, and surgical studies; aetiopathogenesis of the furcation lesion; and more. This invaluable guide:* Provides a practical manual for the successful diagnosis and treatment of a therapeutic challenge for general dentists and periodontists* Presents illustrative photographs of clinical cases and procedures* Offers a helpful chapter on patient-reported outcomes* Includes a companion website with video clips and case studiesWritten for periodontists but also for general dental practitioners, endodontists, hygienists, dental students and restorative dentists, Diagnosis and Treatment of Furcation- Involved Teeth covers the most recent developments in the field from a panel of international experts.