07-311 Periodontics I

Periodontal anatomy. Physiology/etiology of periodontal diseases. Clinical, histopathogenesis of gingivitis/periodontitis. Role of genetics, tobacco use and systemic preventative/therapeutic procedures associated with diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and initial phase of periodontal therapy.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Dental Hygiene 07-302, 07-305, 07-312, 07-335, 07-345 with a grade of "C" or better (2 lecture hours).