Periodontology I

Periodontologia I

Curse code:9548322

Francisco António Ribeiro Proença

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

• Preventing the development of periodontal disease in their future patients;;
• Diagnose and treatment planning of moderate periodontal disease;
• Diagnose and guide all cases of advanced periodontal disease who require more complex periodontal treatment;
• Be aware of the importance of Periodontology in Dentistry and Public Health.
• Students should have all skills of the "Code of Professional Skills of the Master in Dentistry": Generic skills, skills in knowledge and understanding, specific skills, professional ethics and professional attitude.

Syllabus:

1. The basic sciences related to Periodontology.
2. The macroscopic and microscopic features oh healthy periodontum.
3. Etiological factors involved in periodontal diseases.
4. The plaque formation.
5. The role of systemic diseases in the etiology of periodontal diseases.
6. The transition between periodontal health and different periodontal diseases.
7. Immunology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease.
8. The histopathology, clinical and microbiology of periodontal diseases.
9. The different forms of gingivitis and periodontitis.
10. Periodontal diseases epidemiology.
11. The clinical diagnosis of periodontal diseases.
12. The interpretation of the normal structures and pathological changes detected on radiographs and its importance for periodontal diagnosis.

Suggested Bibliography:

• Lindhe J (2008) Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. 5th Ed., Blackwell-Munksgaard. ISBN 978-1-4051-6099-5.
• Rateitschak KH (2005) Periodoncia: atlas en color de odontología. 3ª ed., Masson. ISBN 978-84-458-1405.
• Armitage GC.(1999) Development of a classification system for periodontal diseases and conditions. Annals of periodontology. 1999; 4(1): 1-6.