Course unit details:
Mucogingival Surgery
Unit code | DENT75011 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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Independent study | 150 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Hugo Grancho Pinto | Unit coordinator |