Periodontology Clinic II1

Clínica de Periodontologia II

Course code:9548429

Gil Alves Pessanha Alcoforado | Ricardo de Almeida Castro Alves

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
  • Diagnose and elaborate a treatment plan for all early and moderate periodontal disease situations.
  • Be aware of the importance of Periodontology in Dentistry and Public Health.
  • 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. The diagnosis and treatment plan and performance of all initial and moderate cases of periodontal disease.
  2. Properly diagnose and guide all advanced periodontal disease situations that require more complex periodontal treatment.
  3. The importance of periodontal reevaluation in the treatment plan.
  4. Surgical treatment plan.
  5. Pre and post surgical care.
  6. Instruments and preparation of the surgical field.
  7. Most common surgical techniques, indications and contraindications.
  8. Techniques of periodontal regenerative treatment.
  9. Diagnosis and planning in rehabilitation with dental implants.
  10. Peri implant diseases and their treatment.
  11. Supportive periodontal therapy.
Suggested Bibliography:
  • Lindhe J & Lang NP (Eds.) (2015) Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. 6th ed., John Wiley & Sons Ltd. ISBN: 978-0-470-67248-8.
  • Rateitschak KH (2005) Periodoncia: atlas en color de odontologia. 3rd ed., Masson. ISBN: 978-84-458-1405.