Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 123, Issue 10, 34-43
Copyright © 1992 by American Dental Association
Recent advances in periodontal diagnosis and treatment: exploring new treatment alternatives
SG Ciancio,
MG Newman,
and
R Shafer
American Academy of Periodontology, Chicago.
A better understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases provides clinicians and researchers with a number of new diagnostic techniques and treatment alternatives. These new developments may also offer the clinician additional information for treatment planning.