Introduction and Review of Periodontics for Residents

2 units · Graduate courses (200-299)

Lecture, two hours. Introduction and review of current concepts of periodontology from disease diagnosis, etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases to non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. Review of periodontal microbiology, antimicrobials, and antibiotics. Periodontal surgical therapies are reviewed including flap surgery, crown lengthening, osseous resection, and periodontal regeneration. Includes mucogingival surgery. Presentation of dental implants from a periodontal perspective. S/U grading.