DTA 3050 - Periodontics

1. Define Periodontics.
2. Evaluate why in periodontal specialties a complete and through diagnosis must be made.
3. Discuss the diagnostic aids needed for periodontal therapy and treatment planning.
4. Explain the importance of correcting any existing condition for the patient.
5. Differentiate between inflammatory and degenerative periodontal disease.

UNIT #2 CLASSIFICATION OF PERIODONTAL INSTRUMENTS

1. Classify and differentiate the purpose of the following periodontal instruments:  surgical knives, periodontal probes, explorers, sickle, scissors, scalers, curettes, (various types) hoe scalers, files, chisel scalers, ultrasonic instruments, periodontal surgical instruments, and cleaning and polishing instruments. 
2. Prepare a tray set up for a periodontal examination.

UNIT #3 CLASSIFICATION OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

1. Classify and differentiate the purposes of the following periodontal surgical instruments:  kirkland knives, interdental knives surgical blades, electrosurgery, surgical chisels, surgical hoes, surgical files, scissors and nippers.
2. Prepare a tray set-up for a periodontal surgical appointment.

UNIT #4 PERIODONTAL PROCEDURES THERAPY

1. Define prophylaxis.
2. \Differentiate between scaling, root planning, and why they are performed.
3. Describe and demonstrate the skills necessary to assist with a gingivectomy.
4. Recognized and describe the procedures that are used in mechanical reshaping the contour of the alveolus and gingiva.
5. Describe the terms used to name the surgical procedure that festoons the gingiva.
6. Define Frenectomy and Frenotomy.
7. Differentiate two types of Osteoplasty procedures and explain each.
8. Describe to a hypothetical patient the results that may be expected, and the necessity for personal oral hygiene procedures following a gingivectomy.
9. Describe gingival curettage, its indication, and its contraindication.
10. Assess the change from the normal gingiva that occurs in the following clinical characteristics when gingivitis develops:
    1. color
    2. shape and size
    3. contour and position
    4. consistency
    5. surface texture
    6. sulcus characteristics
    7. radiographic change
11. Correlate the events that occur in inflammation which causes chemical change, and the ones that don’t.
12. Recognize and describe why a periodontist would consider Osseous implants (for a patient).
13. Describe in a seventy-five (75) words minimum paragraph the difference between a root resection and splitting.
14. Demonstrate the ability to:
    1. assist with scaling and sub-gingival curettage.
    2. assist with gingivectomy
    3. osteoplasty
    4. frenectomy and frenactomy
    5. osseous implants
    6. root resection and splitting

UNIT #5 THE ROLE OF THE ASSISTANT

1. Describe and demonstrate the functions of the assistant in charting, and the recording of a treatment plan.
2. Demonstrate the functions of the assistant during periodontal surgical procedures.
3. Recognize those things that support the importance of radiograph, a complete radiographic survey and its of relevance to periodontics.
4. Prepare and demonstrate the mixing, placing and removing of periodontal dressings on a typodont.
5. Outline the post-operative instructions given to the periodontal surgical patient.
6. Describe the precautions to be followed in the proper sterilization of periodontal instruments and equipment.
7. Demonstrate and describe the procedures and characteristics of periodontal dressings.
8. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the various periodontal dressings.
9. Describe the clinical and radiographic changes characteristics of beginning, moderate, and severe periodontitis.
10. Prepare the armamentarium for and mix periodontal pack used as a surgical dressing.