Clinical Activity

Code:

EPERIO 10

Acronym:

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Sciences

Instance: 2015/2016 - A

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Curso de Especialização
Course/CS Responsible:	Specialization in Periodontology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EPERIO	2	Periodontics Specialization	1	-	27	266	729

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The aim of this course to provide students with 
clinical knowledge needed the clinic prárica in 
the field of Periodontology . Accordingly , 
under supervision of teachers , students must 
carry out clinical procedures for the treatment
of periodontal diseases.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of the course the student should :



-Be competent in formulating a diagnosis and 
comprehensive periodontal treatment plan for 
patients of all ages and conditions , ensuring 
their sequence and prioritization of different 
therapeutic alternatives.



-Be Competent in carrying out the above and 
sub- gingival procedures by mechanical 
instrumentation and manual.



-Have Knowledge of indications and 
contraindications , biological principles and 
techniques of basic periodontal treatment and 
advanced.



-Be Familiar with and be able to fit the different
 therapeutic alternatives, even in the most 
complex and multi-disciplinary cases.



-Be Able to perform simple and advanced 
periodontal surgical procedures.



-Be Familiar with the oral rehabilitation with 
implants and peri-implant diseases .

Working method

Presencial

Program

- Diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease

- Etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease

- Biological Principles of basic periodontal 
treatment

- Periodontal treatment non surgical and surgical .

- Surgical treatment decision Factors vs 
nonsurgical

- General principles of periodontal surgery

- Surgical anatomy

- Biological principles of wound healing

- Major surgical techniques in periodontology

- General principles of periodontal regeneration

- Diagnosis and treatment of bone defects

- Diagnosis and treatment of lesions furcation

- Mucogingival surgery

- Multidisciplinary treatment in periodontology

- General principles of rehabilitation with 
implants

- Osseointegration and biology of peri- implant
 tissues ;

- Etiology , diagnosis, treatment of mucositis 
and periimplantitis

Mandatory literature

Lindhe, Jan; Clinical periodontology and implant dentistry.. ISBN: 87-16-12060-4
Newman Michael G; Carranza.s clinical periodontology. . ISBN: 978-1-4377-0416-7
Goldman, Henry M.; An atlas of the surgical management of periodontal disease. ISBN: 0-931386-41-1

Teaching methods and learning activities

The discipline of teaching includes practical / 
clinical classes with treatment in patients





Practical classes - 2aula / week

(2nd Fair 09-13h )

(2nd Monday , 14.00h - 18.00h )



( Treatment of patients by students under the 
supervision of a responsible teacher )

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)
Participação presencial		10,00
Trabalho de campo		90,00
Total:	-	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Attendance - 10 %

Clinical work - 90 %

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