Periodontology Clinic I

Clínica de Periodontologia I

Curse code:9548428

Francisco António Ribeiro Proença

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

• Diagnose and treatment plan for all early and moderate periodontal disease situations;
• Diagnose correctly and guide all situations requiring advanced periodontal disease treatment.

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. Clinical manifestations that permit to diagnose all the cases of periodontal disease
2. The interpretation of the normal structures and pathological changes that can be detectable on radiographs and its contribution to the diagnosis in Periodontology
3. The periodontal treatment plan. All its components and general philosophy behind it
4. The importance of oral hygiene in periodontal treatment, the techniques used, their limitations and effectiveness
5. The importance of root surface scaling in periodontal treatment and what are the technical limitations and effectiveness
6. The effectiveness of topical and systemic antibiotics on pathogenic bacteria
7. The importance of the diagnosis of tumors of the periodontium and their therapeutic approach
8. The fundamental importance of the therapeutic approach in an emergency in periodontology

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 odontologia, 3ª Ed. Masson. ISBN 978-84-458-1405