Periodontology I

Code:

MD3609

Acronym:

P I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Medicine

Instance: 2010/2011 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Mestrado Integrado
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master in Dental Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMD	89	PLANO OFICIAL 2007/2008 BOLONHA	3	-	3	45	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Increase knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biology of the periodontium and oral ecology
Know the epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases
Classify periodontal diseases
Clinically characterize the different periodontal diseases

Program

Morphology and histology of the gingiva and structures of dental support.
Classification of the periodontal diseases. Epidemiology of the periodontal diseases.
Etiology of the periodontal disease and periodontal microbiology.
Defense mechanisms of the gingiva.
Importance of the host response to the bacterial pathogenic and the influence of local, systemic and iatrogenic factors in the periodontal disease.
Characteristics of the various forms of gingiva´s injuries .
The periodontal pocket. Characteristics of the diverse forms of periodontitis.
Clinical diagnosis. Prognostic factors.
Treatment Planning.
Chemical control of the bacterial biofilm and the periodontal disease.
Initial phase of the periodontal treatment. Principles of instrumentation in periodontology and mechanical control of the bacterial biofilm.

Mandatory literature

Lascala, Nelson Thomaz; Periodontia clinica
Lindhe, Jan 340; Clinical periodontology and implant dentistry. ISBN: 87-16-12060-4

Teaching methods and learning activities

LECTURES - 1 class/week

(These classes will be interactive, guided by teachers of the discipline or by visiting scholars)


THEORETICAL-PRACTICAL CLASSES - 1class/week

(These classes aim to prepare students for the practical classes in the next semester. Discussion of the clinical protocol and presentation of clinical cases to diagnose and establish a treatment plan.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	40,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

See academic regulation.

Calculation formula of final grade

Obtained according to the formula:

45% Theoretical + 45% Theoretical-Practical + 10% Attendance

=Minimum score of 9.0 (in 20) in each of the theoretical and practical components=

Examinations or Special Assignments

No

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

In order to be approved, the students need the theoretical and practical component.

Those students whose statute allows them a special evaluation regime may be evaluated apart from the regular calendar and may have complementary evaluation.

Classification improvement

According to the rules of the faculty’s evaluation procedures