Unit Code: DNT604

Unit Name: Periodontology

Description: This course deals with the the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease, factors affecting tissueresponse to plaque, and the application of measures for the prevention and non?surgicaltreatment of periodontal disease in a hospital?based and community setting. The course alsocovers diagnostic parameters of periodontal conditions and their severity and the rationale fordelivery of periodontal therapy and tissue response to treatment.The course is designed to develop student skills in the treatment and prevention of periodontal diseases. The emphasis of this course is diagnosis, treatment, prevention of periodontal diseasesand maintenance of periodontal health both in the clinic and community setting. This courseallows students to have an appreciation of the factors contributing and/or modifying theprogression of periodontal conditions.

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Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1,2