ESTHETIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE PERIODONTAL PROCEDURES

PREAMBLE :  
    This modular program will provide the student an in-depth experience with the gamut of esthetic and reconstructive surgeries. The course will highlight the use of a variety of osseous grafts and soft tissue grafts for predictable coverage of lost periodontal tissues due to disease processes.

OBJECTIVES :

1. Training program provides an opportunity to achieve knowledge on a contemporary, evidence-based and practical advanced dental education on hard and soft tissue reconstructive surgeries.
2. Over the shoulder training to master advanced esthetic techniques using a variety of grafting materials.
3. Practical treatment planning of complex periodontal cases.
4. Provide adequate knowledge and understanding of applied basic and systemic medical science knowledge in Periodontics and in particular to head and neck.

DURATION OF COURSE :   6 months with 6 modules every month for 2 days.

ELIGIBILITY
B.D.S. degree recognized by DCI.
M.D.S. degree recognized by DCI.
Private practitioners with B.D.S. / M.D.S. degree.

COURSE CONTENTS
MODULE -  I (2/3/2008 to 04/03/2008)
Scope and evaluation of esthetic and reconstructive periodontal surgical procedure : Includes definitions, historical background, indications and therapeutic modalities that are included under periodontal plastic surgery. 
Surgical anatomy of the periodontium and related structures.
Anesthetics and antibiotics.
Sterilization and disinfection.

Introduction to case based learning.

MODULE II (05/05/2008 to 08/05/2008)
Rationale and periodontal surgical procedure.
General principles.
Diagnosis and treatment planning of muco-gingival problems.
Radiographic aids. 
Periodontal wound healing.

The high frenum problem and its management.

Clinical demonstration : Frenotomy

                                    Frenectomy.

MODULE III (02/06/2008 to 04/06/2008)
Prosthetic - restorative interrelationship of periodontal tissues.
Concept of biological width and it's significance.
Clinical demonstration : Crown lengthening procedures.

Gingival pigmentation

Clinical demonstration : Depigmentation procedure.

Esthetic recontouring of gingival tissues : Gingivoplasty

                                                             Gingivectomy

Clinical demonstration : Gingivectomy.

                                    Gingivoplasty.

MODULE IV (07/07/2008 to 09/07/2008)
Root coverage procedures :Diagnosis, case selection and treatment planning.

Clinical demonstration : Lateral pedicle flap technique.

Free gingival graft technique.

MODULE V (11/08/2008 to 13/08/2008)
Post - surgical evaluation and long term follow-up.

Interdisciplinary approach in periodontal maintenance.

MODULE VI : Examination Module (08/09/2008 to 10/09/2008)
Examination shall be held for award of certificate and shall comprise of theory, practical and viva-voce examination.

Theory exam : 100 marks

Practical & Viva-voce exam : 100 marks

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
Theory : 100 Marks (3 Hours)
Type of question papers
MCQ                                      : 1 X 25 = 25 Marks
Long Essays                       : 2 X 10 = 20 Marks
Short Essays                       : 5 X 05 = 25 Marks
Short Answers                     : 10 X 3 = 30 Marks             
Practical : 75 Marks
Viva voce :  25 Marks


Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events for Reconstructive and Esthetic Periodontology course for the admissions during 2007 – 2008 is hereby notified as follows :