Periodontal disease is a pathological condition affecting the supporting structures of teeth it is characterised by a bacterial challenge that can instigate a destructive host response leading to periodontal attachment loss bone loss and ultimately possible tooth loss the specifics of the disease process are obscured by our incomplete understanding of the role of various risk factors periodontal epidemiology literature lacks consistency in methodology of research which includes various . A clinical approach towards periodontal disease has been described in this up to date book the aim of this book is to cater to modern practitioners as well as students and educators in the field of periodontology an elucidation of the contemporary conce synopsis may belong to another edition of this title buy new learn more about this copy us 11742 convert currency shipping free . Conclusion clinicians should continue to develop and enhance their diagnostic skills assess factors that affect diagnosis and prognosis formulate a comprehensive treatment plan render appropriate treatment evaluate the outcome and determine when periodontal care is indicated clinical implication failure to comply with monitoring the patients periodontal status may lead to uncontrolled disease and eventually premature tooth loss premature tooth loss can be prevented through patient . Periodontal disease is a pathological condition affecting the supporting structures of teeth it is characterised by a bacterial challenge that can instigate a destructive host response leading to periodontal attachment loss bone loss and ultimately possible tooth loss the specifics of the disease process are obscured by our incomplete understanding of the role of various risk factors periodontal epidemiology literature lacks consistency in methodology of research which includes various