introduction to periodontics

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Introduction to Periodontology

Periodontology 1

DENT 371

Course coordinator:

Dr. Hisham Al-Shorman, PhD

Assistant Professor of Periodontics

J.U.S.T.


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Content

What is periodontics?Importance

Relation to other specialties

ScopeDescription of the present course


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DefinitionPeriodontology(Periodontics):The branch of dentistry

which studies supporting

structures of teeth, and

diseases and conditionsthat affect them


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Periodontal tissuesGingiva

Tooth-supporting structures:

Cementum

Alveolar bone Periodontal ligaments


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Importance

Medicine :is concerned with the

preservation and

maintenance of the

general well-being of

man


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Dentistry:(a medial specialty)involved in fulfilling this

goal by focusing on the

mouth and related

structure within thehuman body


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Importance


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Preservation of dentition


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Understanding the way the oral tissues

react with and respond to dental and oral

restorations


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Optimum placement and maintenance

of these restorations


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Remember We treat:

A patient having a mouth with a tooth


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Importance

You will, therefore, find periodontics come

in your way when you study other dentalcurses

And when you practice dentistry later

A PAREMENANT FRIEND-Be good to him!


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Importance


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Importance
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Scope

From basic and simple preventive

measures and patient education

To the advanced surgical procedures and

implants

It, therefore, requires a wide range of

instruments and material


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Scope

Here are some examples


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Course description

First of three courses (3rd, 4th and 5th years)

Composed of theoretical components (2-

hours weekly lecture for 6 weeks)

= 1 credit hour

Knowledge contained in both courses is

related and cumulative

DENT 371


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Course description


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Course Contents

Introduction to Periodontology and to the course

Anatomy and physiology of the periodontium (Gingiva, Periodontalligament, Cementum, alveolar bone )

Etiology of periodontal diseases (Local & systemic factors)

Periodontal diseases and conditions and their classification

Clinical features and diagnosis of periodontal diseases

Plaque control and prevention of periodontal diseases

Overview of the management of periodontal diseases and conditions


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Assessment

Written exams:

Mid-term 40 %

Final 60%


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Learning Resources

Carranza's Clinical

Periodontology by Newman, Takei

and Carranza, 10th ed. (2006).

11th ed. has been released!


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