Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation, 9th Edition

Newly revised and updated, Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation, Ninth Edition is an instructional guide to periodontal instrumentation that takes students from the basic skills-patient positioning, intraoral finger rests, and basic instrumentation-to advanced techniques-assessment of periodontal patients and instrumentation of the root branches of multirooted teeth, root concavities, and furcation areas. The overarching instructional goal of the text is to simplify the teaching and learning process for both educators and students. The Ninth Edition retains the many features that have positioned it as a market-leading text on periodontal instrumentation. It adds new features and a content organization designed to enhance student outcomes.

Benefits and Features:

• Module Outlines: Each chapter starts with an outline that previews content, making it easy to locate material and approach new concepts with a clear organizational framework.
• Learning Objectives: Key concepts are highlighted at the beginning of each chapter to help students recognize, study, and retain essential material.
• Step-by-Step Format: A clear, step-by-step, self-instructional format allows learners to work independently while fostering study autonomy and decision-making skills.
• Key Terms: Listed at the start of each module, these help students master new dental terminology accurately and easily as they progress through the text.
• Study Aids: Boxes, tables, and flowcharts throughout the text to reinforce key concepts and provide quick reference tools for technique practice and at-home review.
• Critical Thinking Activities: Found in Practical Focus sections to help students apply clinical concepts, promote problem-solving, and foster classroom discussion.
• Case-Based Patient Experiences: Real-world scenarios allow students to apply instrumentation concepts directly to patient care.
• Student Self-Evaluation Checklists: These checklists guide practice, promote self-assessment, and provide benchmarks for faculty evaluation, helping students assess their competence independently of instructor feedback.