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Periodontology has
made tremendous progress in the recent years. The analysis of
periodontal tissues mechanisms and causes of their involvement in
various pathologic process has gone beyond histology and physiology into
cellular and molecular research. Today, reconstruction of lost
structures, replacement of teeth by implants and achievement of esthetic
results are integral part of clinical periodontology.
The high incidence of periodontal problems and the close relationship
between periodontal and restorative dental therapies make this specialty
an inevitable one. In our department of Periodontics, we believe in
timely intervention to arrest the progress of all periodontal diseases,
in addition to patient education and motivation. We mainly stress upon the maintenance of general
oral health, periodontal health and last but not the least oral hygiene.
Evaluation of systemic health, examination of periodontium, radiographic
analysis followed by comprehensive treatment plan, patient education and
motivation to maintain oral hygiene and regular follow up are inevitable
steps of periodontal treatment, that we follow here.
The procedures that are performed in the Department of periodontics are
as follows :
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Scaling, root planing and
curettage. |
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Splinting with wire /
fibrebond. |
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Gingivectomy,
gingivoplasty |
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Crown Lengthening |
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Mucogingival procedures
such as frenectomy, root coverage procedures. |
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Resective and regenerative
osseous surgery. |
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Our department is
equipped with advanced ultrasonic scalers, light cure units
including the usual surgical instruments required for periodontal
therapy. Strict sterilization procedures are ensured for utmost care
of the patient.
The curriculum includes regular clinical and theory lectures for
Third and Fourth Year BDS students. Basic knowledge on periodonita,
patient evaluation and management is imparted to the students
of Third Year BDS. Instrumentation skills are also developed using
study models. Fourth Year students are given guidance for in depth
study of the subject along with treatment and management of patients
with periodontal diseases including those with systemic involvement
by our very experienced and respected senior faculty of the
department.
The well trained group of periodontists in our college who
specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of severe or unsual problems
serve to supplement the general dental care available to all the
patients who come to our dental college thereby contributing to the
continuous progress of dentistry.
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