Periodontology II
Periodontologia II
Curse code:9548325
Gil Alves Pessanha Alcoforado | Ricardo de Almeida Castro Alves
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:
- THE ROLE OF SYSTEMIC DISEASES IN THE PERIODONTAL DISEASES ETIOLOGY
- CHANGES THAT OCCUR IN THE TRANSITION BETWEEN HEALTH AND THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE
The immune reactions that explain the pathogenesis of periodontal disease.
The histopathology, microbiology and clinical presentations of different forms of periodontal disease: The gingivitis, the necrotizing gingivitis, gingival overgrowth, periodontitis, periodontitis associated with systemic diseases.
Periodontal manifestations of systemic diseases.
The clinical and histological consequences of traumatic occlusion on the periodontium.
Suggested Bibliography:
- Niklaus PL & Lindhe J (2015) Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. 6th ed., Wiley Blackwell. ISBN: 978-0-470-67248-8.
- Rateitschak KH (2005) Periodoncia: Atlas en color de odontologia. 3rd ed., Masson. ISBN: 978-84-458-1405.