Here is the long-awaited 3rd edition of Rateitschak's Periodontology, one of Thieme's best-selling, prize-winning dental atlases. Periodontology is a constantly evolving discipline; new developments in methods and materials allow for ever-improving dental care. This classic has been completely rewritten and updated, and includes the following new topics: - structure biology (etiology and pathogenesis) - treatment of oral symptoms in the presence of HIV-infection - conventional diagnosis and modern tests - conservative and surgical therapies - medical treatment possibilities - guided tissue regeneration (GTR) - plastic surgery - implantology For all dentists involved in periodontology, and for those who wish to expand into this field, this is the indispensable first-line resource for learning the tips and tricks of the trade.