02975 - Parodontology

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student will have a preparation that allows them to recognize the clinical signs of periodontal diseases, formulate a diagnosis and make a prognostic judgement. He must also be able to carry out etiological therapy aimed at eliminating the causes of periodontal diseases. In particular, the student is able to: know the normal anatomy of periodontal tissues; know the etiological factors of periodontal diseases; know periodontal microbiology; know the pathogenetic mechanisms of periodontal diseases; recognize the clinical signs of periodontal diseases; perform a differential diagnosis between periodontal diseases; know the instruments necessary to carry out non-surgical etiological therapy; know the role of antibiotics and antiseptics in periodontal therapy; carry out non-surgical etiological therapy

Course contents

Course contents include:
1. Recognition and diagnosis of periodontal disease

Identify the clinical signs of periodontal disease

Perform a correct diagnosis and prognostic assessment

Differential diagnosis between the different forms of periodontal disease

2. Fundamental theoretical knowledge

Normal anatomy of periodontal tissues

Etiological factors of periodontal disease

Microbiology associated with periodontal disease

Pathogenic mechanisms of periodontal disease

3. Non-surgical etiological therapy

Knowing how to select and use appropriate instruments

Understanding the use of antibiotics and antiseptics in periodontal therapy

Correctly perform non-surgical etiological therapy aimed at eliminating the causes of the disease

Readings/Bibliography

Recommended text: Clinical Periodontology and Oral Implantology Sixth Edition Jan Lindhe Niklaus Lang Edi Ermes

Teaching methods

Theoretical lectures will be conducted in a multimedia-equipped classroom, primarily using Keynote slides. Students will be provided with electronic versions of the slides presented during the lectures via email.

Assessment methods

2.424 / 5.000The oral exam consists of one or more questions on the syllabus covered. To pass the exam, students must achieve a passing grade in each of the three subjects, and the final grade is calculated as the average of the three grades. The purpose of the oral exam is to test the student's ability to apply their knowledge and make the necessary logical-deductive connections. The number of questions may vary based on the student's level of preparation and depth of understanding of the subject matter as demonstrated in their answers. The exam aims to assess the achievement of the following learning objectives: Understanding the diagnostic and clinical process of the main periodontal diseases Understanding the main concepts of microbiology and etiology of periodontal disease Understanding the classification of periodontal diseases and treatment guidelines for periodontitis Understanding the principles and tools of non-surgical treatment (STEP 1 and 2) Final grade grading: → 18-19: Knowledge of a very limited number of topics covered in the course and analytical skills that emerge only with the instructor's assistance, using generally correct language; → 20-24: Knowledge of a limited number of topics covered in the course and independent analytical skills only on purely executive issues, using correct language; → 25-29: Knowledge of a wide range of topics covered in the course, ability to make independent critical analysis choices, mastery of specific terminology; → 30-30L: Substantially comprehensive knowledge of the topics covered in the course, ability to make independent critical analysis and connection choices, full mastery of specific terminology, and ability to argue and self-reflect. The final grade will then be calculated based on the arithmetic mean of the Prosthetics exam, which is part of the Integrated Course.Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Theoretical lectures will be conducted in a multimedia-equipped classroom, primarily using Keynote slides. Students will be provided with electronic versions of the slides presented during the lectures.

Office hours

See the website of Martina Stefanini