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DHYG 209 Periodontics

This course will examine the histological and clinical characteristics of healthy and diseased periodontium. Topics will include a discussion of the histological inflammation process and host response as related to periodontal disease. Also included will be the periodontal exam, prognosis, treatment planning, periodontal instrumentation (scaling and root planning), and surgery. Emphasis will be on the prevention and disease control process through the use of oral home care products.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Admission to the Dental Hygiene program and DHYG 100, DHYG 102, DHYG 104, DHYG 106, and DHYG 111

Corequisite

BIOL 106, DHYG 150, DHYG 208, and NUTR 211

Hours Weekly

2 hours weekly

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Compare and contrast the clinical and histologic characteristics of the periodontium in
    health, gingivitis, and periodontitis.
  2. 2. Explain factors that cause, modify, or contribute to the development of periodontal
    disease.
  3. 3. Interpret the difference between chronic and acute gingivitis conditions.
  4. 4. Explain the clinical characteristics, etiology, treatment, and prevention of periodontitis.
  5. 5. List, describe, and differentiate the various periodontal diseases according to the 1999
    classification system established by the American Academy of Periodontology.
  6. 6. Name and describe the components of biofilm and explain the advantages of bacterium
    living in a biofilm.
  7. 7. Identify and recite the species of bacteria associated with periodontal health and disease.
  8. 8. Recognize that effective plaque control is the basis for the prevention and treatment of
    most inflammatory changes in the periodontal tissues.
  9. 9. Describe systemic and immune factors that contribute to the host response concerning
    periodontal disease.
  10. 10. Compare and contrast acute inflammation and chronic inflammation.
  11. 11. Discuss the relationship the occlusion has to periodontal disease.
  12. 12. Explain the process of gingival recession.
  13. 13. Develop a detailed treatment plan for a patient with periodontal disease.
  14. 14. Analyze case studies of patients that are medically compromised.

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Compare and contrast the clinical and histologic characteristics of the periodontium in
    health, gingivitis, and periodontitis.
  2. 2. Explain factors that cause, modify, or contribute to the development of periodontal
    disease.
  3. 3. Interpret the difference between chronic and acute gingivitis conditions.
  4. 4. Explain the clinical characteristics, etiology, treatment, and prevention of periodontitis.
  5. 5. List, describe, and differentiate the various periodontal diseases according to the 1999
    classification system established by the American Academy of Periodontology.
  6. 6. Name and describe the components of biofilm and explain the advantages of bacterium
    living in a biofilm.
  7. 7. Identify and recite the species of bacteria associated with periodontal health and disease.
  8. 8. Recognize that effective plaque control is the basis for the prevention and treatment of
    most inflammatory changes in the periodontal tissues.
  9. 9. Describe systemic and immune factors that contribute to the host response concerning
    periodontal disease.
  10. 10. Compare and contrast acute inflammation and chronic inflammation.
  11. 11. Discuss the relationship the occlusion has to periodontal disease.
  12. 12. Explain the process of gingival recession.
  13. 13. Develop a detailed treatment plan for a patient with periodontal disease.
  14. 14. Analyze case studies of patients that are medically compromised.