MSc (Clin) Periodontology

Year of entry: 2024

Course unit details:
Peri-Implant Lesions

Course unit fact file
Unit code DENT76022
Credit rating 15
Unit level FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree
Teaching period(s) Semester 2
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

This unit is designed to provide the student with clinical and theoretical experience to obtain a competence in the diagnosis of peri-implant lesions. It will aim to not only develop clinical abilities, but also to stimulate critical and analytical thinking in both the clinical and research environment.

Topics covered will include:

  • inflammatory reactions in peri-implant soft tissues;
  • peri-implant bone pathology;
  • microbiological aspects related to implants.

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

Written Assignment (literature review) 50%

Written Examination (inc SBA/MCQ) 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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