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Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy Indications, Limits and Clinical Protocols

with the Adjunctive Use of Diode Laser

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 Books Review

Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

Indications, Limits and Clinical Protocols with the
Adjunctive Use of Diode Laser

Author: Marisa Roncati

Publisher: Quintessence Publishing, Italy
Language: English
ISBN: 978-88-7492-045-7
Edition: 1/e
Publish Year: 2017
Pages: 416, illustrated
Price: 120.00 €

Periodontal disease is one of the most common affection of the oral cavity seen in daily practice. The goals of the periodontal
therapy are to preserve, improve and maintain the natural dentition, dental implants, periodontium and peri-implant tissues
in order to achieve health, aesthetics and function. The book “Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy” by Dr. Marisa Roncati shows
how to manage and resolve inflammatory periodontal diseases and how to maintain stable results over time. This book has
six chapters. It starts with the main goal in periodontal therapy, long-term clinical stability. Periodontal patient management
is approached in chapter two presenting modus operandi, initial clinical phase, initial therapy, protocols, consequences of
aggressive periodontal instrumentation, cause related therapy reevaluation. The most significant factor in achieving a
satisfactory result and maintaining in the long term is the patients’ home care skills which are clearly presented in chapter three
along with non-surgical periodontal instrumentation. There are descriptions of calculus detection, mechanical and ultrasonic
therapy, step-by-step operating techniques, classification of manual instruments and correct movement types and clinical
protocol in complex cases. Significant attention is paid to diode laser treatment in chapter four as an adjuvant to nonsurgical
Iulia treatment giving details about indications, limits, and protocols. Considering that cases of peri-implantitis are increasing
Ciolachi Dr. Roncati dedicates a whole chapter (5) to this affection, describing numerous protocols for dealing peri-implantitis and
DMD mucositis. The last chapter is dedicated to periodontal maintenance and strategies in dealing with clinical instability. This book
Holistic Dental & Medical Institute of provides in a clear and concise manner how to manage and resolve inflammatory periodontal diseases and how to maintain
Bucharest - ROPOSTURO, Bucharest stable results over time. The book is exceptionally illustrated with more than 1.390 images that make it easier to understand.
Romania Every periodontist, young or experienced should read this book because it is a great educational tool, helping to master
e-mail: dr.iuliaciolachi@yahoo.ro therapy protocols adapted to today’s technology.

DOI: 10.25241/stomaeduj.2018.5(1).bookreview.4
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