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What is periodontics?
Importance Relation to other specialties
Scope
Description of the present course
Definition
Periodontology (Periodontics): The branch of dentistry which studies supporting structures of teeth, and diseases and conditions that affect them
Periodontal tissues
Gingiva
Tooth-supporting structures:
Importance
Medicine :
is concerned with the preservation and maintenance of the general well-being of man
Importance
Dentistry:
(a medial specialty) involved in fulfilling this goal by focusing on the mouth and related structure within the human body
Importance
Importance
Preservation of dentition
Importance
Understanding the way the oral tissues react with and respond to dental and oral restorations
Importance
Optimum placement and maintenance of these restorations
Remember We treat:
A patient
having a mouth
with a tooth
Importance
Importance
Importance
Scope
From basic and simple preventive
implants
It, therefore, requires a wide range of instruments and material
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Course description
DENT 371
First of three courses (3rd, 4th and 5th years) Composed of theoretical components (2-
hours weekly lecture for 6 weeks) = 1 credit hour Knowledge contained in both courses is related and cumulative
Course description
Course Contents
Introduction to Periodontology and to the course Anatomy and physiology of the periodontium (Gingiva, Periodontal ligament, Cementum, alveolar bone )
Assessment
Written exams:
Learning Resources
Carranza's Clinical Periodontology by Newman, Takei and Carranza, 10th ed. (2006).
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