Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Clinical Periodontology
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish
Teaching staff
Attendance at the sessions is mandatory. The student who arrives more than 10 minutes late will not enter at the class. Only absenses with proof will be permited.
The lack of more than 25% of the sessions leads to direct suspension of the quarter and a week of clinical activity.
Introduction
Better knowledge of the basic issues of periodontics and expand the student's knowledge.
Pre-course requirements
Degree in dentistry
Objectives
To learn the fundamentals of periodontics in a dynamic manner, facilitating their understanding and clinical application. To assimilate theoretical knowledge regarding the epidemiology and etiopathogenesis of periodontal and peri-implant diseases, enabling accurate diagnosis and the formulation of treatment plans. Emphasis will be placed also on prevention and supportive periodontal therapy. The course also aims to introduce and establish the foundations of surgical periodontal treatment.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CN01 - Acquire specialized and advanced knowledge in periodontal and peri-implant diseases.
- CP01 - Apply a correct diagnosis and treatment plan in the periodontal patient scientifically supported by current literature in periodontics and implants.
- CP02 - Resolve periodontal and peri-implant problems that affect the population.
- HB05 - Apply in depth non-surgical and surgical periodontal and peri-implant treatment techniques.
- HB06 - Diagnose any pathology in the field of periodontics of the oral cavity.
- HB10 - Act in response to emergencies and problems that may occur during periodontal treatment.
Learning outcomes of the subject
- - Oral Clinical Periodontics - CN01, HB04, CP01, CP06 - 1. Recognize periodontal and peri-implant pathologies. 2. Recognize the different phases of periodontal treatment and their objectives. 3. Describe the relationship of periodontitis with its local and systemic risk factors. 4. Identify the etiopathogenesis and mechanisms of association between endodontics, prosthesis and orthodontics with periodontics. 5. Identify the curettes used to perform periodontal treatment and achieve the ability to sharpen them. 6. Indicate the appropriate oral hygiene technique for each patient. 7. Indicate the appropriate treatment in each phase of periodontal treatment, according to the diagnosis and clinical needs of the patient. 8. Indicate the cases in which it is necessary to perform periodontal surgery, the type of surgery and appropriate materials in each case.
Syllabus
- Basic concepts in Periodontics
1.1. Anatomy of periodontium
1.2. Clinical and radiographic periodontal examination
1.3. Diagnosis and classification of periodontal diseases
1.4. Prognosis
1.5. Epidemiology and risk factors of periodontal diseases
1.6. Microbiology of periodontal diseases
1.7. Immunoinflamatory response in periodontal diseases
1.8. Effect of tobacco smoking and diabetes mellitus on periodontal diseases
1.9. Systemic factors and medications impacting the periodontium
1.10. Occlusal trauma and local factors
2. Periodontal evaluation, treatment planning and non surgical therapy.
2.1. Plaque control
2.2. Scaling and root planning. Limitations and objectives
2.3. Locally acting chemotherapeutic agents: antiseptics
2.4. Systemic chemotherapeutic agents: antibiotics
3. Surgical therapy
3.1. Principles of periodontal surgery
3.2. Resective periodontal surgery
3.3. Crown enlargement
3.4. Principles of periodontal regenerative surgery.
3.5. Treatment of molar furcations
3.6. Principles of mucogingival surgery
3.7. Peri-implant diseases: mucositis and peri-implantitis.
3.8 Periodontal supportive treatment of teeth and implants (Mainteinance).
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Each week, a student will give a presentation outlining the topic using PowerPoint or Keynote (10–20 minutes), consisting of
a summary of the subject matter and the objectives to be met during the seminar.
The other students will have reviewed the topic beforehand and may contribute relevant, up-to-date articles.
Clinical cases may be presented by both professors and students.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
An examination will be made at the end of the quarter with short questions to be developed by the student.
To pass the exams a minimum score of 7 is required. In the case of not passing, a make-up exam in july will take place.
Bibliography and resources
- PERIODONTOLOGIA CLINICA E IMPLANTOLOGIA ODONTOLÓGICA. Jan Lindhe. 6ª Edición. (Obligatorio)
- PERIODONTICS: Medicine, Surgery and Implants de Rose, Mealey, Genco y Cohen (Obligatorio)
- NON SURGICAL PERIODONTAL THERAPY. P.A. Levi (Obligatorio)