This educational text, amending among others academic lectures and preclinical practical classes, constitutes a mean that should help in acquiring basic theoretical knowledge on the field of periodontology.



Content:
- Introduction

A) Terminological notes
- Principle terms in periodontology
B) Classification of periodontal diseases
- AAP classification
- Comments on AAP classification
C) Periodontal tissue
- Gingiva
- Root cementum
- Periodontal ligament
- Alveolar bone
D) Morphology of dental roots
- Macromorphology of the root
- Micromorphology of the root
E) Periodontal evaluation
- Screening tests
- Complete periodontal evaluation
- Reevaluation
- Evaluation within supportive therapy
- Instruments and equipment used for examination
F) Periodontal instruments
- Hand instruments
- Mechanical equipment for subgingival treatment
- Ultrasonic instruments
- Additional equipment and aids for periodontal treatment
- Basic instrumental equipment
G) Chemical inhibition of dental plaque
- Options in primary prevention of plaque-induced periodontal disease
and the role of chemical inhibitors
- Chemical inhibitors
H) Recommended literature