PERIODONTOLOGY
Periodontology is the science dealing with the health and diseases of the investing and supporting structures of the teeth and oral mucous membrane. The Department of Periodontics deals with oral hygiene procedures, periodontal surgical procedures & also provides instructions & clinical experience in dealing with the etiology, diagnosis, prevention & treatment of diseases of the periodontium in adults. Various treatment procedures offered are oral prophylaxis, gingival surgeries, periodontal flap surgeries, bone grafting surgeries, advanced surgeries like smile designing, periodontal plastic surgeries, periodontal microsurgery, and recent advancements such as dental implants & peri-implant care, treatment with LASER and ridge augmentation procedures. A special emphasis is placed on the periodontal management of medically compromised patients.
The following is a brief summary of how we proceed after the patient enters the department
- Diagnose the patient’s periodontal problem, plan and perform appropriate periodontal treatment
- Competent to educate and motivate the patient
- Competent to perform thorough oral prophylaxis, subgingival scaling, root planning, and minor periodontal surgical procedures
- Give proper post-treatment instructions and do periodic recall and evaluation
- Familiar with concepts of osseointegration and basic surgical aspects of implantology
Special facilities
- PRF centrifuge machine
- Electrocautery
- Laser
- Photodynamic therapy device
- Ozonator
- Intraoral camera
- Composite kit
- Microsurgical kit
- Plaque detector
- halimeter
BDS
OBJECTIVES:
The student shall acquire the skill to perform dental scaling, diagnostic tests of periodontal diseases; to use the instruments for periodontal therapy and maintenance of the same.
The student shall develop attitude to impart the preventive measures namely, the prevention of periodontal diseases and prevention of the progress of the disease. The student shall also develop an attitude to perform the treatment with full aseptic precautions; shall develop an attitude to prevent iatrogenic diseases; to conserve the tooth to the maximum possible time by maintaining periodontal health and to refer the patients who require specialist’s care.
TUTORIALS DURING CLINICAL POSTING;
- Infection control
- Periodontal instruments
- Chair position and principles of instrumentation
- Maintenance of instruments (sharpening)
- Ultrasonic, Piezoelectric and sonic scaling – demonstration of technique
- Diagnosis of periodontal disease and determination of prognosis
- Radiographic interpretation and lab investigations
- Motivation of patients- oral hygiene instructions
Students should be able to record a detailed periodontal case history, determine diagnosis, prognosis and plan treatment. Student should perform scaling, root planning local drug delivery and SPT. Shall be given demonstration of all periodontal surgical procedures.
DEMONSTRATIONS:
- History taking and clinical examination of the patients
- Recording different indices
- Methods of using various scaling and surgical instruments
- Polishing the teeth
- Bacterial smear taking
- Demonstration to patients about different oral hygiene aids
- Surgical procedures- gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, and flap operations
- Follow up procedures, post operative care and supervision
Practicals/clinicalls
REQUIREMENTS:
- Diagnosis, treatment planning, and discussion, and total periodontal treatment – 25 cases
- Dental scaling, oral hygiene instructions – 50 complete cases/ equivalent
- Assistance in periodontal surgery – 5 cases
- A work record should be maintained by all the students and should be submitted at the time of examination after due certification from the head of the department.
Students should have to complete the work prescribed by the concerned department from time to time and submit a certified record for evaluation.
MDS
The following objectives are laid out to achieve the goals of the course
- A) KNOWLEDGE:
Discuss historical perspective to advancement in the subject proper and related topics.
Describe etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of common periodontal diseases with emphasis on Indian population
- Familiarize with the biochemical, microbiologic and immunologic genetic aspects of periodontal pathology
- Describe various preventive periodontal measures
- Describe various treatment modalities of periodontal disease from historical aspect to currently available ones
- Describe interrelationship between periodontal disease and various systemic conditions
- Describe periodontal hazards due to estrogenic causes and deleterious habits and prevention of it
- Identify rarities in periodontal disease and environmental/Emotional determinates in a given case
- Recognize conditions that may be outside the area of his/her Speciality/ competence and refer them to an appropriate Specialist
- Decide regarding non-surgical or surgical management of the case
- Update the student by attending courses, conferences and seminars relevant to periodontics or by self-learning process.
- Plan out/ carry out research activity both basic and clinical aspects with the aim of publishing his/her work in scientific journals
- Reach to the public to motivate and educate regarding periodontal disease, its prevention and consequences if not treated
- Plan out epidemiological survey to assess prevalence and incidence of early onset periodontitis and adult periodontitis in Indian population (Region wise)
- Shall develop knowledge, skill in the science and practice of Oral Implantology
- Shall develop teaching skill in the field of Periodontology and Oral Implantology
- Principals of Surgery and Medical Emergencies.
- To sensitize students about inter disciplinary approach towards the soft tissues of the oral cavity with the help of specialist from other departments.
B) SKILLS:
- Take a proper clinical history, thorough examination of intra oral, extra oral, medical history evaluation, advice essential diagnostic procedures and interpret them to come to a reasonable diagnosis
- Effective motivation and education regarding periodontal disease maintenance after the treatment
- Perform both non-surgical & education regarding periodontal disease, maintenance after the treatment
- Perform both non-surgical and surgical procedures independently
- Provide Basic Life Support Service (BLS) recognizes the need for advance life support and does the immediate need for that.
- Human values, ethical practice to communication abilities
- Adopt ethical principles in all aspects of treatment modalities; Professional honesty & integrity are to be fostered. Develop Communication skills to make awareness regarding periodontal disease Apply high moral and ethical standards while carrying out human or animal research, Be humble, accept the limitations in his/her knowledge and skill, and ask for help from colleagues when needed, Respect patients rights and privileges, including patients right to information and right to seek a second opinion.
- To learn the principal of lip repositioning and perioesthetics surgeries.
MDS REGULATIONS
- Short and long case history
- Chair side investigations and Periodontal surgery – Periodontal Surgery on a previously prepared case after getting approval from the examiners
- Presentations – journal club
- -Seminar
- -Case discussions and presentation
- Thesis and library dissertation
- Short study
- Conferences and conventions
- CDE Programs
Practical/clinical examination
The clinical examination shall be of two days duration
1st day
Case discussion
- Long case – One
- Short case – One
Periodontal surgery – Periodontal Surgery on a previously prepared case after getting approval from the examiners
2nd day
Post-surgical review and discussion of the case treated on the 1st day
Presentation of dissertation & discussion
All the examiners shall participate in all the aspects of clinical examinations / Viva Voce
Cde programme
1st September 2024
We are delighted to announce that the CDE Zonal Programme2024 held on September Ist, 2024, titled ‘Implants “ organized by St.Joseph Dental College Eluru. This prestigious event will take place at [lecture gallery 3, St. Joseph Dental College], bringing together dental professionals, academicians, &students
The Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Zonal Programme is designed to foster professional development, knowledge exchange, and hands-on learning in the field of dentistry. The event will feature a series of expert lectures by renowned speakers, interactive panel discussions, and workshops that will provide valuable insights into current trends and innovations in dental science and practice.
Our esteemed speakers
Dr. P. Aravind Kumar, professor & head, Department of Periodontology
Dr. P. Harish Prabhudev, reader ,Department of Periodontology
Dr. Joseph Kishore-senior lecturer, Department of Periodontology
Dr. Ratna Deepika, Assistant Professor Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr.P.D.L. Haneesha, senior lecturer,Department of Periodontology
Events
Value-added courses & add-on courses for the academic year 2024-25
value-added course
Employment skill development
Date
29-01-2025 to 01-02-2025
ADD ON COURSE
Implants
Date :01-09-2024
Research
- Comparative evaluation of Mangosteen gel and Moringa oliefera gel with demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft in the treatment of intrabony defects.
- Antimicrobial impact of photodynamic therapy and ozonated water on periodontal health in chronic periodontitis patients.
- Nanoparticle chitosan encapsulated Azithromycin coated implant sealing screw and it’s efficacy on microbial proliferation.
- Comparative evaluation of heterologous bone gel and Emdogain with amniotic membrane in the treatment of osseous defects.
- Comparative evaluation of Emdogain with t-PRF and rh BMP 2 with t-PRF in the treatment of gingival recession.
- Evaluation of effect of photo biomodulation with low level laser therapy and histo-morphometric analysis in dental implants.
- Metformin gel and stevia rebaudianabertoni gel in the treatment of chronic periodontitis: a clinico-microbiological study.
2024
- Prabhudev P H, Kumar PA, Kishore J R Konedepati M. Prednisolone Induced Gingival Enlargement: A Rare Case Report.Qeios,2024, Aug. doi:10.32388/2GCXTX
- Kumar PA, Prabhudev PH, Kishore J R, Apoorva S. Evaluation of Noni vs Bilberry as Bone Regenerative Material in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis.The Geek chronicles; 2024;1(1):1-8
- Musalaiah SV, Kumar PA, Prabhudev PH, Reddy JK, Mandalapu N, Patcha H. Effectiveness of ozone in the management of chronic periodontitis: A clinico-microbiological study. Journal of Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences. 2024 Jan 1;13(1):48-52.
- Prabhudev P H, Kumar PA, Kishore J R Konedepati M. Practicality of Piezo Surgery in Periodontics. Qeios, 2024.
2023
- Narendra M, Musalaih SV, Kumar PA, Kishore J R, Prabhudev PH, Bhavani PD. Comparison Of The Effect Of Tinospora Cordifolia And Low-Dose Aspirin In The Treatment Of Chronic Periodontitis.
2022
- Prabhudev PH, Reddy JK, Kumar PA, Bhavani DD. Contemporary Platelet Concentrates in Periodontics. J Res Adv Dent 2022;13(6):35-40
2021
- Kumar PA, KL K, Jayasri DV, Tejaswini B. Biodontics: A New Paradigm in Dentistry. Dental Hypotheses,2021,12(1): 47-9
2020
- Ramya K, Kumar PA, Musalaiah SV, Narendra M. To evaluate the immunomodulatory effect (Ig A) of licorice on periodontal health status in chronic periodontitis patients before and after periodontal therapy. Indian journal of applied research.2020; Nov 10(11)
- Harika ND, Kumar PA, Musalaiah SV, Narendra M, Raviraj K, Prabhudev PH. Evaluation of Immunomodulatory Effect of Lycopene in Chronic Periodontitis with Type-2 Diabetes Before and After Phase-I Therapy. International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research. 2020; Aug -5(4), 246-52.
- Jayasri D V, Kumar PA, Musalaiah SV, Narendra M, Raviraj K, Prabhudev PH. Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on risk markers of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research,2020; 11(10).
- Tejaswini B, Kumar PA, Narendra M, Raviraj K. Maxillary sinus lift: direct vs indirect approach in posterior maxilla-a case report. International journal of scientific research;2020, Feb 9(2).
- Tejaswini B, Kumar PA, Narendra M, Raviraj K, Prabhudev PH. Evaluation of Serum Titres of Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) In Apical Periodontitis Before and After Phase I Therapy. International journal of dental sciences and innovative research;2020, May 3(3),472-476.
- KL K, Kumar PA, Babu MN, Raviraj K. “LASEPRF”-LASER TREATED PRF FOR TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE GINGIVAL RECESSIONS-A CASE REPORT. Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research;2020,9(3).
- KL K, Kumar PA, Musalaiah SV, Babu MN, Raviraj K, Prabhudev PH. Comparative evaluation of the effect of scaling and root planing with and without photodynamic therapy on Glycemic control in Type II diabetic patients with chronic periodontitis. Journal of Applied Dental and Medical Sciences;2020, Jan-Mar 6, (1).
- KL K, Kumar PA, Musalaiah SV, Babu MN, Raviraj K, Prabhudev PH. Comparative evaluation of the effects of scaling and root planing with 0.2% local hyaluronic acid and diode laser therapy on glycemic control in type II diabetic patients with chronic periodontitis. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 2020,8 (Jun); 149-154.
- Jayasri D V, Kumar PA, Narendra M, Raviraj k. Isolated gingival recession treated with double papilla repositioned flap-a case report. D. International Journal of Current Advanced Research;2020, Jan 9(1): 21078-80.
- Greeshma M, Kumar PA, Swathi Ch, Raviraj K, Musalaiah SV, Tejaswini B. Periodontal Vaccine. International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research, 2020; Oct 5(5),:197-203.
- Sirisha KS, Musalaiah SV, Kumar PA, Narendra M, Raviraj K. Evaluation of Soft Tissue Response around Single Piece Zirconia Implants and Titanium Implants. IJDSIR-2020; 3(3) May: 545-52.
- Deepika G, Musalaih SV, Kumar PA, Narendra M. Dental Implant Associated Complications: A Review. International Journal Of Scientific Research, 2020; May, 9(5).
- Deepika G, Musalaih SV, Kumar PA, Narendra M, Raviraj K, Prabhudev P H. Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Autogenous Chin Graft and Simultaneous Implant Placement. A Case Report. Int. J. Adv. Res;2020, 8(08), 501-07
Dr. K. Mounisha
Best paper presentation received by Dr. Mounisha at the 22nd ISP PG CONVENTION 2024, held at Mumbai.
Consolation prize for paper presentation received by Dr.Chandrika, a UG student at 22nd ISP Perio Connect 2024, held at Guntur.
Dr.Apoorva
Best poster presentation received at 4thInternational Virtual Conference on dentistry and oral health.-2023