Pathogenesis of Periodontal Diseases : Biological Concepts for Clinicians / edited by Nagihan Bostanci, Georgios N. Belibasakis.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bostanci, Nagihan, editor.

Belibasakis, Georgios N., editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dentistry.

Molecular biology.

Molecular Medicine.

Local Subjects:

Dentistry.

Molecular Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (V, 114 pages 19 illustrations, 16 illustrations in color)

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This book aims to provide clinicians with a refined understanding of the biology that underlies periodontal diseases, thereby offering a sound basis for improved clinical decision making with regard to prevention strategies, diagnosis, and therapy. All significant aspects of periodontal pathogenesis are covered, including the roles played by the oral microbiome and biofilms, bacterial virulence factors, cells of the immune system, matrix metalloproteinases, proinflammatory and osteolytic cytokines, genetic factors, and antimicrobial peptides. Periodontal diseases are among the most common infectious diseases in humans, and the primary cause of tooth loss in adults. The functional and esthetic problems associated with these diseases compromise quality of life, and their treatment imposes large financial burdens on national health systems and private patients. Up-to-date knowledge of periodontal pathogenesis is therefore essential for the contemporary clinician. This book, written by experts from Europe and the Americas, delivers such knowledge in an accessible, clinician-friendly way.

Contents:

Periodontal Pathogenesis: Introduction and Definitions

Diversity of the Oral Microbiome in Periodontal Health and Disease

Subgingival Biofilms as Etiological Factors of Periodontal Diseases

Bacterial Virulence Factors that Contribute to Periodontal Pathogenesis

Central Role of Neutrophils in Periodontal Pathogenesis

Active Matrix Metalloproteinase 8 - Contributor to Periodontitis and a Missing Link between Dentistry and Medicine

Inflammatory Pathways of Bone Resorption in Periodontitis

Genetic Influences on the Periodontal Microbial-Host Cross-Talk

Antimicrobial Peptides: Roles in Periodontal Health and Disease

Periodontal Pathogenesis: Conclusions and Future Directions.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

9783319537375

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.