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2018-2019 Academic Bulletin (Catalog) (Jan 2019 Ed) 
    
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PERI 303 - Special Problems in Periodontal Therapy


Cr Hrs: 1.5 (23-0-0)
The objective of This course is to familiarize the dental student with special periodontal problems exclusive of gingivitis and periodontitis. Emphasis is placed on etiology, clinical manifestations, prognosis, treatment and preventive procedures. The topics that are covered include: Diagnosis of Juvenile Periodontitis (Periodontosis), Hyperplastic and Desquamative Changes in the Periodontium, Periodontal and Gingival Disease in Childhood, Diagnosis of Acute Periodontal Conditions; ANUG and Pericoronitis, the Periodontal Abscess, Perio-Ortho Interrelationship, Role of Dental Hygienist in the Dental Office, Root Sensitivity and Desensitizing Agents, Periodontal Splinting and the Perio-Endo Lesion.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Vrushali Abhyankar
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Sidney Stein
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Anastasios Karydis
Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Najib Ghadri



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