Introduction to Periodontology

Periodontology 1 DENT 371

Course coordinator: Dr. Hisham Al-Shorman, PhD Assistant Professor of Periodontics J.U.S.T.

Content

What is periodontics?
Importance Relation to other specialties

Scope
Description of the present course

Definition
Periodontology (Periodontics): The branch of dentistry which studies supporting structures of teeth, and diseases and conditions that affect them

Periodontal tissues
Gingiva

Tooth-supporting structures:

Cementum Alveolar bone Periodontal ligaments

Importance
Medicine :
is concerned with the preservation and maintenance of the general well-being of man

Importance
Dentistry:
(a medial specialty) involved in fulfilling this goal by focusing on the mouth and related structure within the human body

Importance

Importance
Preservation of dentition

Importance
Understanding the way the oral tissues react with and respond to dental and oral restorations

Importance
Optimum placement and maintenance of these restorations

Remember We treat:

A patient

having a mouth

with a tooth

Importance

You will, therefore, find periodontics come

in your way when you study other dental curses

And when you practice dentistry later
A PAREMENANT FRIEND -Be good to him!

Importance

Importance

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

Scope

Here are some examples

Course description
DENT 371
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

Course description

Course Contents
Introduction to Periodontology and to the course Anatomy and physiology of the periodontium (Gingiva, Periodontal ligament, 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

Assessment
Written exams:

Mid-term 40 % Final 60%

Learning Resources
Carranza's Clinical Periodontology by Newman, Takei and Carranza, 10th ed. (2006).

11th ed. has been released!

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