This book focuses on the “Textbook of Periodontics”. The “Textbook of Periodontics” provides references, suggested readings and related landmark studies that would be equally helpful for both postgraduates and undergraduates. The content is written as per the syllabus of the Dental Council of India. The “Textbook of Periodontics” includes significant innovative changes updating the contents of the topic with more comprehensive coverage of this rapidly changing field in view of the latest advancements and developments. Numerous illustrations, diagrams, figures and structures have been supplemented with new revelations. The “Textbook of Periodontics” is organized into twelve sections; and each section is further subdivided into several chapters. With the matter subdivided into smaller chapters, students will find easier to achieve their learning goals. Starting with the basics in section one, the text flows gradually from epidemiology; etiology; pathology; diagnosis; treatment including non-surgical, surgical and implantology with the inclusion of interdisciplinary approaches onto the recent advances in the field of periodontology. The effort has been made to learn the subject in a simpler and easier way by the use of tables, easy-to-understand line diagrams, original colored photographs, flow diagrams and points to ponder in each chapter. Key information boxes are color coded to use as navigational aid for readers. This textbook is a referenced book with related landmark studies. Every chapter is supported by viva voce questions, university questions and suggested readings.
