MSc (Clin) Periodontology / Course details

Year of entry: 2024

Course unit details:
Mucogingival Surgery

Course unit fact file
Unit code DENT75011
Credit rating 15
Unit level FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree
Teaching period(s) Semester 1
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

The unit aims to further develop the theoretical knowledge and surgical skills obtained in previous surgical units to those required for mucogingival surgery.

On completion of the unit, the participant will be able to perform the following techniques:

  • root coverage procedures (coronally repositioned flaps, free gingival graft, connective tissue graft, laterally repositioned flap);
  • gingival augmentation procedures;
  • (modified) tunnel techniques;
  • papilla preservation and double papilla flaps;
  • frenectomy procedures;
  • vestibuloplasty procedures.

Aims

On completion of the programme of study, students will have acquired:

  • knowledge of contemporary aspects of clinical periodontology, including an appreciation of an interdisciplinary approach to comprehensive patient care;
  • appropriate practical and clinical skills relevant to clinical periodontology;
  • competence and confidence in a variety of transferable skills relevant to periodontology.

Assessment methods

Method Weight
Written assignment (inc essay) 50%
Practical skills assessment 50%

Feedback methods

Feedback forms will be completed by examiners for all elements of accredited assessment and students are encouraged to make an appointment with the Director via the Programme Administrator to discuss such feedback.

Study hours

Independent study hours
Independent study 150

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Hugo Grancho Pinto Unit coordinator

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