At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
- Choose an appropriate treatment approach for individual patients.
- Understand the role of trauma from occlusion in the etiology of periodontal disease.
- Understand the treatment options for vertical bone defects.
- Describe the indications and contraindications and procedures of specific periodontal surgical techniques (root coverage etc.).
- Understand the objectives and different techniques of crown lengthening and pre-restorative procedures.
- Understand the principles of periodontal plastic surgery.
- Understand the importance of post-surgical follow-up and wound healing.