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This is a compulsory module for all students studying the MSc Periodontology (distance learning) programme.

The contents of this module will include (but are not limited to):

• Indications and required criteria to enrol a patient into the corrective phase of therapy
• Fundamental concepts of surgical periodontal therapy of periodontal diseases
• Presentation of different types of periodontal surgery including: open flap debridement, resective and regenerative techniques
• Practical skills associated with flap design, flap elevation, surgical debridement and suturing techniques
• Post-operative management of the surgically-treated patient
• Interdisciplinary aspects (periodontal/prosthodontic therapy) as part of surgical periodontal management
• Expected short and long-term outcomes following surgical periodontal therapy

On successful completion of the module, graduates will have achieved understanding and knowledge of:

• Systemic and local indications and contraindications to enrol a patient into the corrective phase of therapy and referral pathways
• Decision-making process: surgical vs. non-surgical management
• Concepts of surgical therapy of periodontal diseases
• Evidence supporting the choices of different surgical techniques
• Understanding of different types of periodontal surgery including: open flap debridement, regenerative techniques and resective including surgical crown lengthening procedures
• Surgical instruments and indications for their use
• Flap design, flap elevation, surgical debridement and suturing techniques
• Post-operative management of the surgically-treated patient
• Factors affecting the healing following different surgical procedures
• Interdisciplinary aspects (periodontal/prosthodontic therapy) as part of surgical periodontal management
• Expected short and long-term outcomes following surgical periodontal therapy