Introduction
The Department of Periodontology is dedicated to the study of the periodontium (the supporting tissues of teeth) and the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions.
By understanding the inflammatory response and cellular changes, we prepare students to prevent tooth loss and diagnose systemic conditions manifested in the mouth. Our commitment is to eliminate oral inflammation and preserve the natural dentition through excellence in clinical care and biological research.
Activities
Clinical Services & Patient Care
Here theoretical knowledge meets clinical application.
Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy (NSPT): Scaling and root planning (SRP), local drug delivery (LDD), and the management of gingivitis.
Surgical Interventions: Gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, and pocket reduction.
Regenerative Surgery: Bone grafts, Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR), and Growth Factors.
Implantology: Management of peri-implant diseases.
Inter-disciplinary Care: Coordinating with Orthodontics (forced eruption), Prosthodontics (abutment health), and Endodontics (Endo-Perio lesions).
Academic & Teaching Framework
The “Case-Based” Lecture: Moving away from rote memorization toward discussing real-world patient scenarios in the classroom.
Chairside Teaching (CST)/Clinical Demonstration: Real-time instruction during patient treatment where supervisors guide the student’s tactile skills.
Activity Matrix: For the undergraduate students
Scaling/Root Planning-Mandatory (Primary focus)
Surgical Assisting-Observation & Simple Suturing
Scientific Writing-Poster Presentation
Diagnosis-Basic Indexing (CPITN/PI)
