- Docente: Martina Stefanini
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MED/28
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Dental Hygiene (cod. 8481)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will have a preparation that allows him to diagnose periodontitis and gingival recessions and to treat cases of mild to moderate periodontitis requiring only non-surgical therapy. In particular, the student will be able to: • know the etiological factors and the pathogenesis of periodontitis • recognize the clinical signs of parondontitis and gingival recessions • diagnose the main forms of periodontitis • perform a radiological diagnosis of bone defects • recognize the indications to the non-surgical treatment • learn about non-surgical diagnosis and therapy tools • learn about periodontal supportive therapy • perform hygienic and maintenance therapy sessions.
Course contents
The course contentent includes: clinical and radiographic diagnosis, etiological therapy according to the treatment plan, indication of the use of manual and ultrasonic instruments, indications on the use of local antibotic, periodontal supportive therapy
Teaching methods
Traditional frontal lessons with the presentations and videos explaining the practical procedures
Assessment methods
oral exam
Teaching tools
Keynote presenatation with clinical videos
Office hours
See the website of Martina Stefanini