PART 1 BIOLOGIC BASIS OF PERIODONTOLOGY

SECTION I NORMAL PERIODONTIUM

1. Gingiva
2. Tooth Supporting Structures
3. Defence Mechanisms of the Gingiva
4. Aging and the Periodontium

SECTION II CLASSIFICATION AND EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES

5. Classification of Diseases and Conditions Affecting the Periodontium
6. Epidemiology of Gingival and Periodontal Diseases

SECTION III ETIOLOGY OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE

7. Periodontal Pathogenesis
8. Biofilm and Periodontal Microbiology
9. Microbial Interactions with the Host In Periodontal Diseases
10. The Role of Dental Calculus and Other Predisposing Factors
11. Smoking and Periodontal Disease
12. Influence of Systemic Conditions

SECTION IV PERIODONTAL PATHOLOGY

13. Gingival Inflammation
14. Clinical Features of Gingivitis
15. Gingival Enlargement
16. Acute Gingival Infections
17. Desquamative Gingivitis
18. The Periodontal Pocket
19. Abscesses of the Periodontium
20. Bone Loss and Patterns of Bone Destruction
21. Periodontal Response to External Forces
22. Chronic Periodontitis and Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis
23. Aggressive Periodontitis
24. Pathology And Management of Periodontal Problems In Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
25. Impact of Periodontal Infection on Systemic Health

PART 2 CLINICAL PERIODONTICS

SECTION I DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLAN

26. Clinical Diagnosis
27. Radiographic Aids in the Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases
28. Clinical Risk Assessment
29. Determination of Prognosis
30. Rationale for Periodontal Treatment and Treatment Plan

SECTION II MANGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASES

31. Periodontal Treatment of Medically Compromised Patients and Patients with Special Needs
32. Treatment of Aggressive and Atypical Forms of Periodontitis

SECTION III DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PERIODONTAL EMERGENCIES

33. Treatment of Acute Gingival Disease
34. Treatment of Periodontal Abscess

SECTION IV NONSURGICAL TREATMENT

35. Phase I Periodontal Therapy
36. Plaque Biofilm Control
37. Periodontal Instruments and Instrumentation
38. Scaling and Root Planning
39. Antiinfective Therapy
40. Host Modulation
41. Occlusion Evaluation and Therapy and Splintin
42. Breath Malodour

SECTION V SURGICAL TREATMENT

43. Phase II Periodontal Therapy
44. Periodontal and Periimplant Surgical Anatomy
45. General Principles of Periodontal Surgery
46. Gingival Surgical Techniques
47. The Periodontal Flap
48. Treatment of Gingival Enlargement
49. Respective Osseous Surgery
50. Periodontal Regeneration and Reconstructive Surgery
51. Furcation Involvement and Treatment
52. Periodontal Plastic and Esthetic Surgery
53. Periodontal Microsurgery
54. Lasers in Periodontal and Periimplant Therapy

SECTION VI MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES

55. Diagnosis and Management of Endodontic-Periodontic Lesions
56. Periodontal-Restorative Interrelationships
57. Adjunctive Role of Orthodontic Therapy

SECTION VII SUPPORTIVE CARE

58. Supportive Periodontal Treatment

PART 3 ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY

59. Biological Aspects of Dental Implants
60. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Impalntology
61. Surgical Concepts of Implant Therapy
62. Periimplant Disease and Management
63. Supportive Implant Treatment