Essentials Of Periodontology 1st by S Sahitya Reddy

Section - A: Introduction

Chapter - 1:  Introduction to Periodontics

Section - B: Biology of Periodontium

Chapter - 2: Gingiva 
Chapter - 3: Periodontal ligament 
Chapter - 4: Cementum
Chapter - 5: Alveolar bone 

Section - C: Classification & Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases

Chapter - 6: Classification of periodontal diseases 
Chapter - 7: Epidemiology of periodontal diseases

Section - D: Indices in Periodontics

Chapter - 8: Introduction to index 
Chapter - 9: Oral hygiene indices
Chapter - 10: Gingival indices 
Chapter - 11: Periodontal disease indices
Chapter - 12: Treatment need indices 

Section - E: Host Reactions & Response

Chapter - 13: Basic concepts in inflammation 
Chapter - 14: Basic concepts in immunity 
Chapter - 15: Host modulation
Chapter - 16: Defense mechanisms of oral cavity

Section - F: Etiology of Periodontal Diseases

Chapter - 17: Etiological factors in periodontal diseases
Chapter - 18: Dental plaque as biofilm
Chapter - 19: Dental plaque microorganisms 
Chapter - 20: Dental calculus
Chapter - 21: Iatrogenic factors & other local predisposing factors
Chapter - 22: Risk factors in periodontal diseases 

Section - G: Gingival Conditions & Diseases

Chapter - 23: Gingivitis
Chapter - 24: Gingivitis manifested in different conditions & diseases 
Chapter - 25: Acute gingival diseases 
Chapter - 26: Gingival enlargements

Section - H: Periodontal Pathology

Chapter - 27: Periodontal pocket
Chapter - 28: Trauma from occlusion
Chapter - 29: Alveolar bone loss 
Chapter - 30: Osseous defects 
Chapter - 31: Furcation involvement

Section - I: Periodontal Conditions & Diseases

Chapter - 32: Periodontitis
Chapter - 33: Periodontal abscess

Section - J: Other Periodontal Conditions & Diseases

Chapter - 34: Tooth mobility & migration
Chapter - 35: Soft & hard tissue lesions with periodontal relevance

Section - K: Gingival & Periodontal Diseases in Children & Female Patients

Chapter - 36: Gingival & periodontal diseases in children
Chapter - 37: Gingival & periodontal diseases in female patients

Section - L: Systemic Diseases & Periodontal Diseases

Chapter - 38: Effects of periodontal diseases on systemic health 
Chapter - 39: Effects of systemic diseases on periodontal health 
Chapter - 40: Effects of aging, smoking & nutrition on periodontium

Section - M: Other Diseases & Conditions in Relevance to Periodontium

Chapter - 41: Halitosis 
Chapter - 42: Wasting diseases  
Chapter - 43: Hypersensitivity 

Section - N: Diagnostic aids in Periodontics

Chapter - 44: Introduction to diagnosis in Periodontics 
Chapter - 45: Radiographs as diagnostic aids in Periodontics
Chapter - 46: Microbiological diagnostic aids in Periodontics
Chapter - 47: Other diagnostic aids in Periodontics

Section - O: Prognosis & Treatment Plan in Periodontics

Chapter - 48: Prognosis in Periodontics
Chapter - 49: Treatment plan in Periodontics
Chapter - 50: Manual periodontal instruments 
Chapter - 51: Ultrasonic periodontal instruments  
Chapter - 52: Principles of periodontal instrumentation

Section - P: Plaque Control

Chapter - 53: Mechanical plaque control 
Chapter - 54: Tooth brushes & brushing techniques
Chapter - 55: Chemical plaque control 
Chapter - 56: Scaling and root planing

Section - Q: Periodontal Surgery  (Introduction)

Chapter - 57: Introduction to periodontal surgery 
Chapter - 58: Periodontal flap surgery

Section - R: Periodontal Surgery (Soft tissues)

Chapter - 59: Gingival curettage 
Chapter - 60: Gingivectomy & gingivoplasty
Chapter - 61: Periodontal plastic surgery

Section - S: Periodontal Surgery (Hard tissues)

Chapter - 62: Resective osseous surgeries
Chapter - 63: Regenerative osseous surgeries

Section - T: Inter-disciplinary Approach

Chapter - 64: Endodontic & periodontic lesions 
Chapter - 65: Occlusion & occlusal therapy in Periodontics 
Chapter - 66: Periodontal splinting 
Chapter - 67: Implants in Periodontics

Section - U: Periodontal Pharmacology

Chapter - 68: Systemic drug delivery systems 
Chapter - 69: Local drug delivery systems
Chapter - 70: Other pharmacotherapy aids in periodontics

Section - V: Miscellaneous Topics

Chapter - 71: Recent advances in periodontics
Chapter - 72: Preventive periodontics
Chapter - 73: Asepsis & sterilization 
Chapter - 74: Miscellaneous topics in periodontics

Section - W: Case History Taking in Periodontics

Chapter - 75: Case history & clinical examination
Chapter - 75: Abbreviations