Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Advanced Periodontics

Advanced Periodontics
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First semester
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Main language of instruction: English

Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish

Teaching staff


Dra. PANIAGUA COTONAT, Blanca - bpaniagua@uic.es

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • CN01 - Acquire specialized and advanced knowledge in periodontal and peri-implant diseases.
  • CN02 - Identify in a detailed and informed way the theoretical and practical aspects of the methodology and work of all fields of study of periodontal and peri-implant diseases: etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, classification and treatment.
  • CN03 - Acquire advanced knowledge in research to be able to present oral clinical and research communications at different national and international conferences related to Periodontics.
  • CN04 - Demonstrate a critical understanding of a wide diversity of theories, principles and concepts, including the most important ones in relation to the scientific field or professional field of the area of ​​Periodontics and Implants.
  • CN05 - Demonstrate broad and detailed knowledge, as well as critical understanding, of some of the most relevant current issues, topics and specialties in relation to the area of ​​Periodontics and Implants, the scientific field or the professional field.
  • CN06 - Recognize the origin and development of the different pathologies that affect the oral cavity, based on the transversal interrelation of biomedical sciences.
  • 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.
  • CP03 - Correctly carry out the different treatments in daily clinical practice.
  • CP04 - Perform the technique of placing dental implants in patients with missing teeth and tissue defects of the edentulous ridges in the field of periodontics.
  • CP05 - Fully treat those patients in need of periodontal/surgical, orthodontic, and/or prosthodontic treatment, achieving optimal execution of the case.
  • CP06 - Apply advanced periodontal treatments appropriately to any patient, respecting the fundamental rights of equality between men and women, and the promotion of human rights and the values ​​of a culture of peace and democratic values; using language that avoids androcentrism and stereotypes.
  • CP07 - Apply statistical methodologies and their tools in a research work.
  • HB01 - Take clinical records and photographic documentation for the objective assessment of periodontal and implantological treatment.
  • HB02 - Integrate digital support systems or computer programs into daily clinical practice to improve the monitoring of clinical cases.
  • HB03 - Argue a correct treatment plan referenced in the scientific literature through the presentation of clinical cases of patients treated at the University Dental Clinic.
  • HB04 - Analyze, interpret and critically evaluate complex information, theories and concepts in order to put them into practice.
  • 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.
  • HB07 - Solve the most common oral medicine problems in the population.
  • HB08 - Plan surgical treatment with dental implants.
  • HB09 - Apply the principles that govern the administration of drugs in periodontics and implants, as well as their indications and method of use.
  • HB10 - Act in response to emergencies and problems that may occur during periodontal treatment.
  • HB11 - Act with patients with special needs.
  • HB12 - Evaluate data with a critical vision to present in depth a protocol in the field of periodontics.
  • HB13 - Integrate into the periodontal scientific community by actively participating in the publication of scientific articles, attendance at national and international courses and conferences.
  • HB14 - Integrate the latest advances in research in the periodontal scientific community.
  • HB15 - Identify and analyze complex problems in the area of ​​Periodontics and Implants, the scientific field or professional practice, and solve them.

Learning outcomes of the subject

  • - Clinical Update - CN01, CN02, CN06, HB02, CP06 - 1. Use clinical records and photographic documentation for the objective assessment of periodontal and implantological treatment. 2. Recognize the prognostic value of certain clinical, genetic and radiographic variables to predict future attachment loss. 3. Identify the importance of plaque control measures and the relationship between oral hygiene and periodontal diseases. 4. Estimate the role that excessive occlusal forces play in the initiation and progression of periodontal disease. 5. Determine the effects of non-surgical periodontal therapy.
  • - Complementary Specialties - CN02, HB01, HB02, CP01, CP05, CP06 - 1. Analyze and recognize the different anatomical structures relevant to each clinical situation to carry out correct planning of the surgical act. 2. Select the instruments and surgical material required for each specific technique. 3. Plan both the preoperative and postoperative periods based on the patient's medical condition. 4. Resolve possible surgical and post-surgical complications associated with the surgical procedure. 5. Increase patient satisfaction and build customer loyalty. 6. Use management strategies for a dental clinic.
  • - Interdisciplinary - CN05, HB03, HB04, CP01, CP05, CP06 - 1. Recognize and apply the benefits that orthodontic treatment can bring to a periodontal patient and vice versa. 2. Plan and comprehensively treat those patients in need of periodontal/surgical and orthodontic treatment, achieving optimal diagnosis and execution of the case. 3. Recognize the biological interrelationship between the specialties of endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics and periodontics. 4. Describe the main communication routes between the pulp tissue and the periodontium. 5. Identify the periodontal manifestations that can develop endodontic diseases, and the endodontic manifestations that can develop periodontal diseases. 6. Evaluate and develop interdisciplinary therapeutic strategies that reveal a correct interpretation of endoperiodontal pathology. 7. Identify different anatomical and rehabilitative situations that allow correct planning of a case from the selection of the implant to the type of implant rehabilitation. 8. Design the planning of a case through guided surgery and construct guided radiological and surgical splints, as well as the provisional prosthesis itself on implants. 9. Integrate a periodontal and peri-implant maintenance protocol into your clinical practice and analyze different prosthetic complications for their correct treatment.
  • - 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.
  • - Preclinical Seminars and Treatment Planning - CN01, CN02, HB04, HB08, CP06 - 1. Apply the established protocols of first visit records and radiological examination for the correct diagnosis of periodontal and peri-implant diseases, as well as for adequate placement planning of implants. 2. Apply the treatment guidelines for subgingival instrumentation, as well as select the appropriate instruments and materials. 3. Identify systemic pathologies related to periodontitis and peri-implantitis. 4. Recognize the main microbiological characteristics of both entities, as well as recognize the candidate cases to be evaluated microbiologically. 5. Recognize the genetic and histological data that provide information to the case. 6. Apply the protocols in endo-periodontal cases and those combined with prosthodontic treatments. 7. Explain in detail the sequence of each periodontal treatment through prior planning according to the knowledge acquired.
  • - Oral Clinical Implantology - CN01, CN02, CN04, HB08, HB15, CP01, CP06 - 1. Perform a multidisciplinary diagnosis of the oral pathology suffered by the patient. 2. Determine the prognosis of the teeth from a multidisciplinary point of view. 3. Make a multidisciplinary treatment plan based on the diagnosis and prognosis. 4. Identify the different types of dental implants and prosthetic components, in addition to their mechanical behavior and biology. 5. Identify the different types of rehabilitation using dental implants, in addition to their indications and possible complications that may arise. 6. Make presentations with digital support adapted to different interest groups.
  • - Advanced Periodontics - CN01, HB04, CP01, CP06 - 1. Recognize the indications for periodontal surgery. 2. Apply the most relevant surgical techniques for the treatment of mucogingival problems around teeth and implants. 3. Use the surgical techniques for regeneration of periodontal defects, as well as the most appropriate materials for each clinical situation. 4. Apply the different surgical techniques that exist to reduce or treat dimensional changes and post-extraction bone defects for the subsequent placement of dental implants. 5. Define the basic principles of implantology, as well as the prevention of peri-implant diseases.
  • - External Academic Practices - CN01, CN02, HB01, HB02, HB03, HB04, HB05, HB06, HB07, HB08, HB09, HB10, HB11, CP02, CP03, CP04, CP05, CP06 - 1. Perform a complete periodontal diagnosis. 2. Describe the etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, prognosis and the different phases of non-surgical periodontal treatment, surgical therapy and the periodontal maintenance phase. 3. Interrelate periodontics with other areas of dentistry, including orthodontics, endodontics and prosthetics, and learn about the clinical benefits of performing joint treatments. 4. Define the principles and indications of a wide range of surgical procedures, including: Resective surgery, regenerative surgery and mucogingival surgery procedures. 5. Recognize the importance of the periodontal maintenance phase for the stability of the tissues around the teeth and dental implants. 6. Use the necessary tools to make a diagnosis and implant surgical techniques. 7. Plan the surgical treatment with dental implants of patients with missing teeth and defects of the edentulous bone crests, and perform soft tissue augmentation techniques for the placement of dental implants. 8. Apply the technique of placing dental implants in patients with missing single teeth and in partially edentulous patients with guided surgery. 9. Apply the technique of elevating the floor of the maxillary sinus transcrestally in patients with missing single teeth and in partially edentulous people in the posterior sector of the maxilla.

Bibliography and resources

  • Literatura actual y clásica de referencia.
  • PERIODONTICS. The complete summary. Fernando Suárez. Quintessence Publishing. 
  • PERIODONTICS: Medicine, Surgery and Implants. Louis F. Rose, Brian L.  Mealey, Robert J. Genco y D. Walter Cohen. Elsevier Mosby.
  • PERIODONTOLOGÍA CLÍNICA E IMPLANTOLOGÍA ODONTOLÓGICA. Jan Lindhe, Niklaus P. Lang y Thorkild Karring. Editorial médica Panamericana. 6th edition.
  • CIRUGIA MUCOGINGIVAL. Fernando Fombellida Cortázar y Francisco Martos Molino. Editorial Puesta al Día Publicaciones.
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