Unit Code: DNT718

Unit Name: Periodontics II

Description: This one semester course is designed to provide students with sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge and clinical skills to prepare them for gaining competence in independent decision making for preventive advice and therapy within the scope of practice and referral to a specialist for complex cases in the field of Periodontics.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of the anatomy of the periodontium to non-surgical and surgical periodontal procedures 2. Apply the concept of risk assessment in monitoring periodontal treatment outcomes. 3. Describe the association of systemic conditions and periodontitis 4. Compile history, clinical findings and relevant radiologic investigations for diagnosis and non-surgical management of periodontal disease 5. Analyze the protocol for supportive periodontal treatment and therapeutic regimen for host modulation 6. Apply different surgical and regenerative periodontal procedures for the management of periodontitis 7. Evaluate the prognosis of periodontal disease with relevance to tissue response, healing and periodontal disease activity 8. Understand the assessment and indications of implant supported prosthesis as an option in oral rehabilitation 9. Manage a patient with necrotizing periodontal disease and other acute periodontal conditions 10. Describe the etiopathogenesis and management of trauma from occlusion

Prerequisite: Passed all courses in Year 3

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1,2