Oral surgery, periodontology and oral pathology

Recommended Prerequisites

Mastery of the following basic knowledge and skills is essential:

- Pathophysiology of periodontal pathologies and conditions, as well as those in the field of oral pathology/medicine.

- Head and neck anatomy, in particular regarding the structures of the oral cavity.

- Basic knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of the most representative pathologies in Periodontology, Surgery and Oral Medicine.

- Reading, comprehension and written expression and fluency of the English language.

Teaching Methods

T: Theoretical teaching involves expository and demonstrative methods. The themes and techniques will be developed based on a methodology of critical analysis and problem solving, in which an interactive discussion will be promoted through standard cases.

P: Anatomical, digital modeling and biomedical simulation technologies will be used to develop diagnostic, operational and treatment skills.

Learning Outcomes

Have comprehensive knowledge of advanced diagnostic in terms of microbiology exams, digital imaging, computerized periodontal probes and biomarkers.

Have comprehensive knowledge of 2D and 3D documentation in terms of recording and planning, data format and patient digitization.

Have comprehensive knowledge of applications of analog vs digital workflow and digital workflow in perio-prostho planning.

Proficiency in the individualized risk analysis with predictive models for periodontal pathology.

Proficiency in planning through digital wax up.

Have comprehensive knowledge about making surgical guides in 3D printers.

Have comprehensive knowledge about minimally invasive approaches through technological visualization, such as endoscopic and videoscopic approaches.

Have comprehensive knowledge about the application of innovative therapies and smart materials, through finite element simulation and AI.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

- Advanced diagnostics – microbiological tests, digital imaging, computerized probes and biomarkers (face-to-face content).

- Personalized medicine and individualized risk predictive models (face-to-face content).

- Analog vs digital workflow (on-line content).

- Software for facial, extra-oral and intra-oral scanning (face-to-face content).

- Step-by-step digital planning and digital wax up (on-line content).

- Design of surgical guides and production in 3D printers (face-to-face content).

- Minimally invasive approaches – clinical techniques and technological visualization (endoscopic and videoscopic) (face-to-face content).

- Applications of innovative technologies in tissue engineering and regeneration (face-to-face content).

- Application of finite element technology, CAD-CAM and AI in the simulation of new therapies and application of biomaterials (face-to-face content).

- Communication and digital literacy in the interface with patients (on-line content).

Head Lecturer(s)

Sérgio Miguel Andrade Matos

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 50.0%
Continuous assessment according to e-log book : 50.0%

Bibliography

- Lindhe's Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. Tord Berglundh, William V. Giannobile, Niklaus P. Lang and Mariano Sanz. 7ed 2021. Wiley Blackwell. ISBN10 -9781119438885.

- Minimally invasive periodontal therapy – clinical techniques and visualization technology. Stephen Harrel; Thomas Wilson Jr. 2015. Wiley Blackwell. ISBN 978-1-118-60762-6.

- Digitization in dentistry – clinical applications. Priyanka Jain, Mansi Gupta. 2021. Springer. ISBN 978-3-030-65168-8.

- Digital Workflow in reconstructive Dentistry. Wael Att, Siegbert Witkowski, Jorg Strub. 2019. Quintessence Publishing. ISBN 9781786980250.

- Clinical Applications of Digital Dental Technology. Radi Masri, Carl Driscoll. 2015. Wiley Blackwell. ISBN 978-1-118-65579-5.