Essentials of Clinical Periodontology and Periodontics

Shantipriya Reddy BDS MDS (Periodontia) Professor and Head, Department of Periodontics, Dr Syamala Reddy Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India  

Part 1: The Normal Periodontium





Anatomy and Development of the Structures of Periodontium
Biology of Periodontal Tissues
Periodontal Structures in Aging Humans


 



Part 2: Classification and Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases





Classification Systems of Periodontal Diseases
Epidemiology of Gingival and Periodontal Diseases


 



Part 3: Etiopathogenesis





Periodontal Microbiology (Dental Plaque
Calculus and Other Etiological Factors
Host Response: Basic Concepts
Trauma from Occlusion
Role of Systemic Diseases in the Etiology of Periodontal Diseases
Oral Malodor
Pathogenesis of Periodontal Diseases
Periodontal Medicine
Smoking and Periodontal Disease
Host Modulation in Periodontal


 



Part 4: Periodontal Pathology





Section 1: Gingival Disease


Defence Mechanisms of the Gingiva
Gingival Inflammation
Clinical Features of Gingivitis
Gingival Enlargements
Acute Gingival Infections
Periodontal Diseases in Children and Young Adolescents
Desquamative Gingivitis





 





Section 2: Periodontal Disease


Periodontal Pocket
Bone Loss and Patterns of Bone Destruction
Chronic Periodontitis
Aggressive Periodontitis
Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis, Refractory Periodontitis and Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease
Aids and the Periodontium
Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases
Determination of Prognosis
Related Risk Factors Associated with Periodontal Diseases
Various Aids Including Advanced Diagnostic Techniques
Treatment Plan
Rationale for Periodontal Treatment
Periodontal Instrumentarium





 





Section 2 (A): Non-surgical Therapy


Principles of Periodontal Instrumentation Including Scaling and Root Planing
Plaque Control





 





Section 2 (B): Surgical Therapy


Principles of Periodontal Surgery
Gingival Curettage
Gingivectomy
Periodontal Flap
Osseous Surgery
Mucogingival Surgery





 



Part 5: Treatment of Periodontal Diseases





Furcation Involvement and its Management
Pulpoperiodontal Problems
Splints in Periodontal Therapy
Dental Implants: Periodontal Considerations
Maintenance Phase (Supportive Periodontal Treatment)
Occlusal Evaluation and Therapy in the Management of Periodontal Disease
The Role of Orthodontics as an Adjunct to Periodontal Therapy
Periodontal-restorative Inter-relationship
Drugs Used in Periodontal Therapy
Questionnaire for Clinical Case Discussion