Ultrasonic Periodontal Debridement (2^nd Ed.) Theory and Technique

A practical and comprehensive reference to all aspects of ultrasonic debridement in periodontal therapy, now fully updated and revised

Ultrasonic Periodontal Debridement, Second Edition presents both theory and practice of ultrasonic debridement, including all the information needed to understand this clinical process and apply the knowledge to clinical practice. The Second Edition includes three entirely new chapters and expanded sections in all existing chapters, as well as updating the content and references throughout. The revision greatly expands the number of illustrations and incorporates the most recent advances in periodontal debridement therapy.

The book begins with an introduction to the history and principles of ultrasonic technology and technique, then discusses practical guidance for using safe, effective, and efficient ultrasonic periodontal debridement in clinical practice. It is vividly illustrated, with hundreds of images, and emphasizes detailed, step-by-step descriptions.

Ultrasonic Periodontal Debridement:

• Provides a common-sense, easy-to-read approach to topics ranging from pathophysiology to??clinical tips and tricks
• Features updates to reflect changes to practice and theory, with new chapters discussing??ultrasonic instrumentation for implant maintenance, aerosol transmission, and??aerosol management
• Presents hundreds of images to accompany the step-by-step descriptions, including images of left- and right-handed clinician-patient positioning specific to the use of ultrasonic instruments
• Supports dental students, dental hygiene and dental therapy students, practicing dentists, dental hygienists, and dental therapists in understanding and applying concepts related to ultrasonic debridement

Ultrasonic Periodontal Debridement is a useful reference for students in dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental therapy, as well as for practicing dentists and dental hygienists and therapists.

Foreword vii

Preface ix

About the Authors xi

Acknowledgments xiii

About the Companion Website xiv

Section I Foundational Concepts; Chapters 1–4 1

1 The Treatment of Periodontal Disease: The Shift from “SRP” to “Periodontal Debridement” 3

2 Comparison of Periodontal Debridement Instrumentation Modalities 22

3 Maintenance of Dental Implants 33

4 Patient Assessment 48

Section II Ultrasonic Technology, Chapters 5–7 71

5 What Is Ultrasonic Instrumentation? 73

6 Ultrasonic Tip Design and Selection 94

7 Aerosol Management 115

Section III Clinical Application, Chapters 8–11 129

8 Ultrasonic Instrumentation Technique 131

9 Ultrasonic Instrumentation Clinician–Patient Positioning 155

10 Ultrasonic Instrumentation Technique Modules 186

11 Case Studies in Ultrasonic Debridement 226

Index 248

The authors

Marie D. George, RDH, MS, is currently an Instructor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, USA.

Dani Botbyl, RDH, is a professional educator and researcher in the Department of Clinical Education at Dentsply Sirona in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Timothy G. Donley, DDS, MSD, is currently in private practice in Periodontics and Implantology and is Adjunct Professor in the College of Health and Human Services at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA.

Philip M. Preshaw, BDS, FDS, RCSEd, PhD, is Professor of Periodontology and Dean of Dentistry at the University of Dundee, in Dundee, UK.