Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation

Dive into the definitive resource for periodontal instrumentation with “Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation” by Jill S. Nield-Gehrig — essential reading for dental hygiene students, periodontal therapy students, practising dental hygienists, and periodontists who want a thorough, clinically precise reference for instrument selection, technique, and root debridement.

Periodontal instrumentation is one of the most technically demanding and clinically critical skill sets in dental hygiene practice, and this textbook has been the standard educational resource in the field for decades. It covers the complete theoretical and practical foundation of periodontal instrumentation — including the anatomy of the periodontium and root surfaces, the design and function of each instrument class, the principles of fulcrum placement, stroke direction, and lateral pressure, calculus detection and removal techniques, root surface debridement and the goals of non-surgical periodontal therapy, instrument maintenance and sharpening, and ergonomic practice to prevent clinician injury. Advanced sections cover furcation instrumentation, ultrasonic and sonic scaling, and the management of complex periodontal cases. The illustrations throughout are detailed, precise, and specifically designed to support technique learning in a way that photographs alone cannot achieve.

Whether you are a dental hygiene student in clinical training, a recent graduate building clinical precision, an experienced hygienist reviewing technique, or a dental educator developing clinical curriculum, this textbook is the most comprehensive and authoritative resource in periodontal instrumentation available.