Course Description
The rationale of periodontal therapy will be studied, in particular the healing responses acquired in the periodontium with regards to various treatment modalities. Students will be able to assess risks of disease development, as well as ascertain the prognosis of each treatment modality as related to the type of disease diagnosed. The relationship between periodontal diseases with other clinical disciplines of dentistry will be discussed.
The more advanced aspects of the relationship between periodontal diseases and systemic conditions will be presented. Students will study the objectives, indications and contraindications of various periodontal surgical procedures. The surgical approaches to the management of periodontal diseases will be studied, such that the student will be exposed to the complete spectrum of surgical therapeutic techniques, however, the student will be expected to develop the skills in clinical practice limited to those to be performed in an integrated comprehensive care general practice.
Main Objectives
Students will be able to diagnose, ascertain prognosis, plan and deliver routine non-surgical treatment to patients with periodontal diseases, as well as interpret results on the treatment rendered. Students should be able to devise the appropriate periodontal maintenance program suitable for each patient.
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Course ID: PDS 571
Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 4 | 8 | 8 | PDS 461 - SDEN 432 - BDS 421 |
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