Contents

1. Normal Periodontium
 A. Gingiva
 B. Periodontal Ligament
 C. Cementum
 D. Alveolar Bone

2. Ageing and Periodontium
3. Classification of Periodontal Diseases
4. Epidemiology
5. Periodontal Microbiology
 A. Biofilms
 B. Dental Plaque
6. Calculus
7. Defense Mechanisms of Gingiva
 A. Saliva
 B. Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF)
8. Immunity and Inflammation
9. Gingival Diseases
10. Gingival Diseases in Childhood
11. Periodontal Pocket
12. Bone Loss and Patterns of Bone Destruction
13. Periodontitis
14. AIDS and Periodontium
15. Smoking and Periodontium
16. Halitosis
17. Dentin Hypersensitivity
18. Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis
19. Diagnostic Aids
20. Mechanical Plaque Control
21. Chemotherapeutic Agents
22. Periodontal Instruments and Instrumentation
A. Periodontal Instruments
B. Instrumentation
23. Sonic and Ultrasonic Instrumentation
24. Periodontal Surgery
 A. General Principles of Periodontal Surgery
 B. Gingivectomy
 C. Periodontal Flap
 D. Furcation
 E. Periodontal Plastic Surgery
 F. Resective Osseous Surgery
 G. Regenerative Osseous Surgery
25. Interdisciplinary Approach
 A. Perio-endodontics
 B. Perio-orthodontics
 C. Perio-restorative
26. Miscellaneous
 A. Sterilization
 B. Clinical Management of Medically Compromised Patients
 C. Recent Advancements
 D. Discoveries in Periodontics
 E. Fathers
 F. Editors
 G. Words with Prefix "Perio" Used in Periodontics