Periodontal Surgery

Code:

EPIO 08

Acronym:

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Sciences

Instance: 2022/2023 - 1S (edição n.º 1)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Graduate Management Unit
Course/CS Responsible:	Specialization in Periodontology and Oral Implants

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EPIO	7	Plano Oficial do ano letivo 2021	2	-	10	108	270

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The student must be able to diagnose, plan and execute the following treatments:

- Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment, including subgingival debridement, use of systemic and topical antimicrobials, together with the assessment and control of associated risk factors;

- Surgical Periodontal Treatment, including: access flaps, apical repositioning, regenerative techniques and periodontal and aesthetic plastic surgery procedures.

Learning outcomes and competences

The student must be able to diagnose, plan and execute the following treatments:

- Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment, including subgingival debridement, use of systemic and topical antimicrobials, together with the assessment and control of associated risk factors;

- Surgical Periodontal Treatment, including: access flaps, apical repositioning, regenerative techniques and periodontal and aesthetic plastic surgery procedures.

Working method

Presencial

Program

General principles of periodontal surgery

Objectives and indications of surgical treatment

Surgical techniques in infection periodontology

Diagnosis and treatment of furcation lesions

Diagnosis and treatment of bone defects (osteoplasty and osteotomy)

Basic Principles of Regenerative Surgical Techniques in Periodontology

Basic Principles of Plastic Surgery Techniques in Periodontology

Scientific evidence that justifies non-surgical treatment and surgical treatment

Contraindications to periodontal surgery

Local anesthesia in periodontal surgery

Suturing techniques

Post-operative pain control

Expected results in post-surgical reassessment

Mandatory literature

Jan Lindhe; Clinical periodontology and implant dentistry. ISBN: 1-4051-0236-5
Michael G. Newman; Carranza.s clinical periodontology. ISBN: 978-1-4377-0416-7
Henry M. Goldman; An^atlas of the surgical management of periodontal disease. ISBN: 0-931386-41-1

Teaching methods and learning activities

The Curricular Unit will consist of theoretical classes introducing the content taught and practical clinical classes, supervised by teachers, to apply previously acquired knowledge.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	50,00
Exame	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	162,00
Frequência das aulas	108,00
Total:	270,00

Eligibility for exams

In accordance with current legislation.

Calculation formula of final grade

Assessment methods include the assessment of practical and theoretical components. The practical component is assessed through continuous assessment of students in a clinical environment (50%). The theoretical component is assessed through a written exam of the syllabus taught during the semester (50%).

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