Case Guide 2 The Acrylic-Based RPD Replacing Posterior Teeth
Abstract The replacement of missing posterior teeth is not always successful but may contribute to improved chewing ability. This case will build on the experiences gained in Case Guide 1…
Part I Case Guides
Case Guide 1 The Acrylic-Based RPD Replacing Anterior Teeth Abstract The replacement of lost teeth in the anterior region of the dentition is a common request from patients. They are…
Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Chapter 2 Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Nagore Ambrosio and Bruno G. Loos 2.1 Introduction This chapter describes the relationship of periodontal disease and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACVD). Periodontal disease…
Periodontitis and neurodegenerative diseases
Chapter 9 Periodontitis and neurodegenerative diseases Tanya Cerajewska, Shelley Allen-Birt and Nicola West 9.1 Introduction Many neurodegenerative diseases cause progressive deterioration in specific areas of the nervous system. This affects…
Periodontitis, pregnancy and fertility
Chapter 7 Periodontitis, pregnancy and fertility Yiorgos A. Bobetsis and Phoebus N. Madianos 7.1 Introduction Pregnancy is a unique period during a woman’s life. Throughout this period many changes take…
Periodontitis and malignancy
Chapter 8 Periodontitis and malignancy Jon H. Higham and Frank Scannapieco 8.1 Introduction Epidemiological studies have established an association between malignancy and exposure to chronic infection and aberrant immune response…
Periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis
Chapter 5 Periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis Isabel Lopez-Oliva and Mark Bartold 5.1 Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontitis are both chronic inflammatory diseases characterised by an exacerbated immune-inflammatory reaction that…
Periodontitis and inflammatory bowel disease
Chapter 4 Periodontitis and inflammatory bowel disease Hélène Rangé and Philippe Bouchard 4.1 Introduction The term inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is used to describe two major types of disease: Crohn…
