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Drugs, Diseases, and the Periodontium

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ISBN-10: 0192619926

ISBN-13: 9780192619921

Edition: 1992

Authors: Robin A. Seymour, Peter A. Heasman

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Periodontal disease is caused by bacterial plaque and is the most frequent reason for tooth loss in adults. It is now well-recognized that certain systemic diseases can affect the response of the periodontal tissues to plaque. Furthermore, certain types of systemic drug therapy can have an adverse effect on the gingival tissues, whereas other drugs with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actions may be beneficial to the periodontal tissues. All of these problems are encountered in dental practice, especially those specializing in periodontology. The aim of this book is to document and discuss the effect of various systemic factors and drugs on the periodontal tissues and their response to…    
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List price: $98.00
Copyright year: 1992
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/25/1992
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 228
Size: 8.88" wide x 11.13" long x 0.67" tall
Weight: 1.914
Language: English

#60;b#62;Dr Mark Greenwood#60;/b#62; is a Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Newcastle upon Tyne. He is qualified in both dentistry and medicine and has fellowships in Dental Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Surgery. A major interest is medical and dental education. He has written several publications in peer reviewed journals, mainly relating to medicine in dentistry and has published a book on the same subject. #60;br#62;#60;p#62;#60;b#62;Professor Robin Seymour#60;/b#62; is at the School of Dental Sciences, University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He has published 8 books on topics related to human diseases, especially in the area of…    

Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease
Plaque and Calculus
System Diseases and the Periodontium
Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth
Age and the Periodontium
Sex Hormones and the Periodontium
Diet and the Periodontium
Anti-Plaque and Anticalculus Agent
Antimicrobial
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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