Advances in Periodontal Surgery: A Clinical Guide to Techniques and Interdisciplinary Approaches

This book describes practical, contemporary, and evidence-based surgical approaches for the treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the periodontium, including advanced forms of periodontal disease, gingival recession, and complex cases requiring interdisciplinary management. The book opens by identifying key considerations in periodontal surgery, for example with regard to diagnosis and prognosis, and by presenting decision trees that will be useful in daily practice. Cutting-edge resection and regeneration techniques for the treatment of periodontitis and mucogingival surgical procedures for the management of soft tissue deficiencies are then described and illustrated in detail, highlighting important tips and tricks as well as potential difficulties and complications. The final part of the book is devoted to interdisciplinary care, which is of key importance when periodontal surgery is indicated in the management of cases requiring orthodontic, endodontic, and restorativetherapy. Advances in Periodontal Surgery will be of value for practitioners at all levels of experience as well as for students entering the field.

About the Author

Salvador Nares, DDS, MS, PhD, MBA, is a Professor with Tenure in the Department of Periodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, where he holds the positions of Department Head, and Director of Periodontics Research. He previously worked at the School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Nares gained his DDS and PhD from Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System, Health Science Center and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Nares has received various honors and awards, including the 2016 Earl Robinson Regeneration Award and the 2013 Educator Award from the American Academy of Periodontology. He is an invited reviewer for numerous leading journals and to date has been the lead or co-author of over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles. He also regularly gives invited presentations at national and international meetings.