Age Changes in Periodontal Tissues

The book, Age Changes in Periodontal Tissues is a compilation of age changes generally, in oral tissues and specifically in periodontal tissues (gingiva, cementum, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone). It is a story-type narration of the effects of aging. This compilation of work (collected from different books and journals) is immensely useful for under-graduates, general dentists and budding Periodontists (post-graduate students) guiding them in treating old patients in daily practice. It will be beneficial to the dental students because it has the following advantages: It is a complete readymade digest on this topic for undergraduate students. It is a good guide for viva questions of post-graduate students in Periodontics. Theories of aging (genetic and environmental) are well explained. Schematic diagrams of aged periodontal tissues are self-explanatory. It also explains the modes of treatment for periodontal problems in the elderly people and their response to the same.

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Dr. Simran R.Parwani earned her BDS degree from Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Nasik in 1997. She passed her MDS degree from Modern Dental College, Indore in 2009 and is currently serving the same institute as an Assistant Professor. She has keen interest in research work and has contributed articles to various National and International journals.

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The book, Age Changes in Periodontal Tissues is a compilation of age changes generally, in oral tissues and specifically in periodontal tissues (gingiva, cementum, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone). It is a story-type narration of the effects of aging. This compilation of work (collected from different books and journals) is immensely useful for under-graduates, general dentists and budding Periodontists (post-graduate students) guiding them in treating old patients in daily practice. It will be beneficial to the dental students because it has the following advantages: It is a complete readymade digest on this topic for undergraduate students. It is a good guide for viva questions of post-graduate students in Periodontics. Theories of aging (genetic and environmental) are well explained. Schematic diagrams of aged periodontal tissues are self-explanatory. It also explains the modes of treatment for periodontal problems in the elderly people and their response to the same.