Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Conservative Treatment of Periodontal Diseases I

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RPR_041
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
32.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To provide residents with a base knowledge of periodontal disease prevention, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment planning. To acquire basic diagnostics and conservative treatment methods of periodontal disease during etiotropic and maintenance phase of treatment.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Basic knowledge of Etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease; Basic knowledge of Examination and diagnosis of periodontal disease; Basic knowledge of Correlation between periodontal and systemical diseases; Basic knowledge of Treatment planning of periodontal disease; Basic knowledge of Periodontal treatment assessment results.

Skills

1.Basic skills in patient's motivation and individual oral hygiene instructions; Basic skills in Soft plaque removal, supragingival and subgingival scaling, root planning; Basic skills in Gingival pockets curettage; Basic skills in Iatrogenic factors prevention; Basic skills in Dental splinting; Basic skills in The treatment of acute conditions.

Competences

1.Use the acquired knowledge in clinical practice; Is able to make an exact diagnosis and compile a treatment plan; Interpret and analyze the treatment results.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Analyze the scientific literature on the particular theme, carry out research about theme and prepare presentations.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Exam about the program issues, knowledge evaluation in a 10-point system. Practical skills assessment in a 10-point system.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Periodontal anatomy and histology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Periodontal examination methods. Calibration
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Determination of diagnosis and prognosis in periodontology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Instruments and equipment in periodontology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Periodontal microbiology. Microbial investigation
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

The influence of soft plaque, calculus in periodontal pathology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Periodontal disease pathogenesis, mechanism of gingival pocket formation
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Mechanism of bone resorption and types
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Periodontal disease classification - before and now
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Gingival health, plaque-induced gingivitis
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Non-dental biofilm induced gingival diseases
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Necrotizing periodontal diseases
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Agresive periodontitis– rapidly progressive, uncontrolled form (refractory periodontitis)
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Periodontitis as a direct manifestation of systemic disease
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Periodontal manifestations of systemic diseases and conditions
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Periodontitis - diagnosis, clinical manifestations, staging, grading, and the algorithm for their determination
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Periodontal abscesses. The treatment of acute conditions.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Mucogingival conditions
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

The use of topical medications in the treatment of periodontal diseases
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

General and local contributing factors of periodontal disease. Risk analysis
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Treatment planning in periodontology.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Initial treatment phase. Maintenance phase. Recall system.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
32.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
22
Length (weeks):
23
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Norādījumi periodonta un periimplanta audu slimību jaunās klasifikācijas pielietošanai klīniskajā praksē. Rīga: RSU, 2021. 54 lpp.

2.

Lindhe J., Karring T., Lang N. P. Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. 7th edition, 2021.

3.

Newman M. G., Takei H., Klokkevold P. R., Carranza F. A. Carranza`s Clinical Periodontology. 13th edition, 2018.

Additional Reading

1.

George, Marie D, Timothy G. Donley, and Philip Preshaw. Ultrasonic Periodontal Debridement: Theory and Technique. 2014.

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