Explores the multitude of options in periodontal surgery with an emphasis on contemporary regenerative procedures. Using his own cases as illustrations, Sato (author and dental practitioner in Japan) elucidates clinically effective procedures step by step, comparing his clinical results to those of related studies, and comparing many therapeutic outcomes over time. Detailed clinical photographs and illustrations support the concise explanations, and each procedure provides highlighted key points and summary tables. Topics include objectives and techniques of periodontal surgery, increasing the attached gingiva, periodontal regeneration using flap curettage and guided tissue, guided bone regeneration, and periodontal plastic surgery. Oversize: 9x12.25<">. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)