Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation

Author(s): Jill Gehrig, Rebecca Sroda, Darlene Saccuzzo

Difference between 8th and 7th editions
Side by side comparison of table of contents helps to figure out the most significant changes.

Key differences between 8th and 7th editions

Time lapse between current and previous publications: 4 years (2016 vs 2012).
The Eighth edition of Nield-Gehrig's Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation provides updated content reflecting new technologies and regulations.
Additional photographs and added content in topics that are new or evolving in dental hygiene.
20 new instrumentation technique and equipment videos.
New Module 4 on dental mouth mirror.
New Module 22 covers how to communicate with patients and explain recommended periodontal instrumentation procedures to them.
New Module 27 on air polishing devices for stain removal and biofilm management.

8th Edition of
Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation

Spiral-bound, 800 pages

ISBN-10: 1496320204
ISBN-13: 9781496320209
Published by: LWW, April 19, 2016

7th Edition of
Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation

Spiral-bound, 752 pages

ISBN-10: 1609133315
ISBN-13: 9781609133313
Published by: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, January 16, 2012

6th Edition of
Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation

Spiral-bound, 637 pages

ISBN-10: 0781769922
ISBN-13: 9780781769921
Published by: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, March 23, 2007