Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Basic Periodontics
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
If the student is enrolled for the English track then classes for that subject will be taught in the same language.
Teaching staff
- Theroy: Dra.Cristina Valles Vegas (english group) (cristinavallveg@uic.es)
- Theory general spanish group (english/spanish group) Dr. Vanessa Ruiz Magaz(vanessaruizmagaz@gmail.com)
- Lab :Dr. Andrés Pascual la Rocca (ampascual@uic.es
- Dra. Blanca Paniagua Cotonat (bpaniagua@uic.es)
Introduction
Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that studies the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions that affect the dental organ supporting tissues (gums, periodontal ligaments, root cement and alveolar bone) and the replacement implants, in order to maintain the health, function and aesthetics of the teeth and their adjacent tissues.
Periodontics is an area of dentistry that supports the study of scientific evidence about the condition of the healthy and unhealthy periodontium.
The main periodontal diseases that affect dentition are periodontitis and gingivitis.
Currently, with the advent of implantology, periodontics is also responsible for the prevention and treatment of peri-implant diseases such as peri-implantitis.
Periodontal disease manifests itself as a gingivitis (inflammation and bleeding of the gum without affecting the bone) or periodontitis, whereby the destruction of the bone supporting the tooth takes place. If this is not treated in time, it may lead to the loss of the teeth.
Periodontal treatment ranges from correcting the hygiene techniques for controlling plaque bacteria to the elimination of the triggers of this (dental calculus or tartar and periodontal pockets).
Professor responsible for the subject in the spanish general group: Dr Vanessa Ruiz Magaz
Professor responsible for the subject in the english group: Dr. Cristina Vallés
Head of the Periodontics Department: Dr José Nart Molina
Pre-course requirements
Knowledge of biology and human anatomy
Objectives
To know the anatomy of the periodontium; to know the causing factors, risk and etiopathogeny of periodontal diseases; to adequately diagnose these diseases; to acquire knowledge on the basic phase of periodontal disease; to know the systemic diseases related to periodontal disease; to know the inter-relations between periodontal disease and other systemic diseases, and to know what maintenance periodontal treatment consists of.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- 44 - Knowing about and being able to use the basic tools and equipment for dental practice
- 47 - Educating and motivating patients in the area of oral and dental diseases, controlling pathogenic oral habits,
- 63 - Having knowledge of human nutrition, particularly the connection between nutritional habits or diet with the maintenance of good health and the prevention of oral and dental diseases
- 64 - Undertaking basic oral and dental pathology treatments for patients of all ages. The treatment procedures should be minimally invasive and based on a comprehensive and integrated approach to oral and dental treatment
- 66 - Taking and interpreting x-rays and other image-based procedures that are important in dental practice
- 68 - Determining and identifying the aesthetic requirements of patients and the possibility of resolving their concerns
- 69 - Identifying patients who require special care, recognising the characteristics and peculiarities of such cases
- 70 - Evaluating motor and sensory oral, mandibular and annex function
- 71 - Undertaking limited procedures for invasive diagnostic techniques using soft tissue (biopsies)
- 72 - Appropriate medical prescriptions, while being aware of their guidelines and warnings, systemic effects and repercussions on other organs
- 74 - Preparing and isolating the operatory field
- 76 - Identifying and dealing with any dental emergencies
- 80 - Treating the inflammatory processes of periodontal tissue both pharmacologically and surgically, including supra and subgingival techniques for periodontal instrumentation
Learning outcomes of the subject
- 4.001 - Know the anatomy and histology of the periodontal tissues in health and disease
- 4.002 - Understand the mechanisms of bacterial colonization in the oral cavity and identify their implications for health and periodontal diseases
- 4.003 - - Know the mechanisms of inflammatory and immune response of periodontal tissues against bacteria of dental biofilm
- 4.004 - Understand the main factors associated with periodontal disease, identifying their causes, pathogenesis and risk factors
- 4.005 - Apply diagnostic means and methods available for assessing all patients with periodontal disease
Syllabus
TOPIC 1: Friday , January 20, 2023. Dr. VANESSA RUIZ MAGAZ
Presentation of the subject. Introduction to Periodontics.
TOPIC 2: Friday , January 27, 2023. DR. BEATRIZ DE TAPIA (ENGLISH)
Epidemiology of periodontal disease. Situation in Spain 2000, 2005 and CURRENT
TOPIC 3: Friday , February 3, 2023 DRA VANESSA RUIZ MAGAZ
Anatomy of the periodontium: Protection periodontium and support periodontium. Simple definition of types of periodontal phenotypes.
TOPIC 4: Friday , February 10, 2023. DRA VANESSA RUIZ MAGAZ
Etiology (MULTIFACTORIAL). Plaque and microbiology in relation to periodontal disease
TOPIC 5: Friday , February 17, 2023 (English). DR.NART & PERIO RESIDENTS
Periodontal examination (clinical and radiological examination) (ENGLISH)
TOPIC 6: Friday February 24, 2023 DRA VANESSA RUIZ MAGAZ
Diagnosis and classification of periodontal diseases: Periodontal health,
gingival diseases and conditions
TOPIC 7: Friday March 3, 2023 DRA. RUIZ MAGAZ
Diagnosis and classification of periodontal diseases: Periodontitis
TOPIC 8: Friday, March 10, 2023 DRA DE TAPIA
Diagnosis and classification of periodontal diseases: Endo-Perio, Abscesses,
Necrotizing Ulcerative
TOPIC 9: Friday, March 17, 2023 (English). DR. VANESSA RUIZ MAGAZ
Importance of Periodontal Diseases II. At a Systemic level:
PERIODONTAL MEDICINE. Introduction of systemic relationships with periodontal disease
TOPIC 10: Friday March 24, 2023 (English). DR NART & PERIO RESIDENTS
Importance of Periodontal Diseases I. At the Oral Level: Function (Mobility,
Pathological Forces, Occlusal Trauma , Eating Discomfort) and Esthetics (Recessions, "
Long Teeth", Migrations, Embrasures, Black Triangles, Loss of Teeth, Loss of Tissue( bone, connective).
TOPIC 11: Friday , March 31, 2023 (English)DRA VANESSA RUIZ MAGAZ
Oral Hygiene Instructions. Brushing techniques and brushes, and interdental and tongue hygiene. irrigators.
TOPIC 12: Friday , April 14, 2023 (English) DR. VANESSA RUIZ MAGAZ
Periodontal treatment step I: supragingival biofilm control , patient information, motivation.
Supragingival prophylaxis and elimination of retention and risk factors, coadjuvant treatments to control inflammation.
TOPIC 13: Friday April 21, 2023 (English). DR. BEATRIZ DE TAPIA ( English )
Tobacco, stress and diet. Smoking and its relationship with periodontal disease . Significance of tobacco as a risk factor for the development of periodontal disease and its effects on the results of periodontal scaling and root planing treatment. (No effects on surgical treatment). Relationship of nutritional factors with periodontal health-disease
TOPIC 14: Friday , April 28, 2023. DR. VANESSA RUIZ MAGAZ
Periodontal treatment step II: subgingival instrumentation and complementary interventions/adjuvant therapy (use of physical and chemical agents, local and systemic host response modulating agents, local subgingival antimicrobials and use of systemic antimicrobials).
TOPIC 15: Friday May 5 202 3 DR.JOSE NART
Sequence of clinical cases of step I and general review.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Theory master classes with a duration of 2 hours over 15 Fridays and practical sessions primarily in the preclinical practice lab. Blended modality
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
REGULATIONS OF THE THEORY COMPONENT:
The theory component constitutes 70% of the final mark and the practical component constitutes the remaining 30%.
The theoretical examination shall consist of 50 multiple choice questions with a single correct answer. Each question will have 5 possible answers. Each incorrect answer will deduct 0.20 points. The theoretical component is passed with a mark of 5 out of 10. The exam modality will be face-to-face modality or blended modality according to the Lock Down of the spanish State due to the global pandemic.
To pass the subject, a mark of at least 5 is required in the theoretical component, which then makes up 70% of the average with the mark of the practical component.
A pass in the practical component is required to pass the subject. One justified absence in the practical class is allowed (an OFFICIAL medical report, proof of flight cancellation or death notice is required). Family travel is not acceptable as justification. Not attending two practical sessions will lead to the FAILING of the subject.
An A with honours will be granted for marks above 9 at the discretion of the teaching staff and not necessarily for the highest mark in the theoretical component.
The teaching staff are not obliged to provide copies of their presentations. The criteria of the lecturer shall be respected. The use of computers, photographic cameras and mobile telephones is prohibited during class.
Attendance of theoretical classes is recommendable . Non-attendance will not lead to a failing mark in the subject, but it will be taken into consideration in the final mark. Attendance checks of students can be taken for theory classes.
Contact theoreticla part: Dr. Vanessa Ruiz Magaz via mail to: vanessaruizmagaz@gmail.com
REGULATIONS FOR BASIC PERIODONTICS PRACTICES
- Assisting the practices is obligatory. Two absences imply suspense of the subject.
Only ONE justified absence is accepted and for the following reasons: illness, flight cancellations and death of a family member.
- A Pdf document will be given to the residents with the most relevant information of each class. . Students must take notes of each class and complement them with bibliography recommended.
- There will be two practice groups, M1 and M2 and practices will be in L3 laboratory. Students cannot change the practical groups they are assigned.
- It’s compulsory for the student to bring a clean and ironed white overall, and computers to do the practice. Students who do not comply, won’t be able to do the practice (without exceptions) and it counts as unjustified absence.
- The practical part will do average with the theoretical part, providing both exams passed.
- The theory is the equivalent of 70% of the final mark and the other 30% corresponds to the practical part. The subject is passed with a final result 5.
- The practical exam will consist of 15 multiple choice questions with 4 possible answers and no correction factor.
- The practical result is obtained with:
25%: exam
5%: book from the practical classes completely filled with the correct information (residents should give it to the teachers the day of the oral exam), puntuallity, participation and attiitude.
Bibliography and resources
BOOKS:
Periodoncia
Sexta Edition
BM. Eley, M. Soory, JD Manson
Editorial Elsevier Churchill Livingstone
Practical Periodontics
First edition.
Eaton Kenneth and Ower Philip
Editorial Elsevier
Evaluation period
- E1 26/05/2023 A21 10:00h
- E1 26/05/2023 A01 10:00h
- E1 26/05/2023 A03 10:00h
- R1 06/06/2023 A01 10:00h
- E2 26/06/2023 A08 10:30h
- E2 26/06/2023 A09 10:30h
- R2 03/07/2023 A08 10:00h