Periodontics

  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Exam Code: PER5131
  • Number of Questions: 150
  • Passing Score: 65%

Exam Coverage:

  • Periodontal Structures.
  • Etiology, Microbiology, and Immunology.
  • Examination, Diagnosis, Risk Factors, and Classification.
  • Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy, Periodontal Medicine, and Pharmacotherapeutics.
  • Indications, Contraindications, and Biomechanical Principles for Dental Implants.
  • Pre-Surgical Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Site Preparation in Dental Implant Therapy.
  • Peri-implant Soft and Hard Tissue Management.
  • Periodontal Surgical Techniques and Complications.
  • Inter-relation between Periodontal Therapy and Other Dental Specialties.
  • Periodontal Maintenance and Long-term Health.
  • Surgical Complications and Management of Peri-Implant Diseases and Failures.
  • Maintenance of Dental Implants.
  • Patient Safety.
  • Professionalism and Medical Ethics.

Recommended References:

  1. Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, Sixth Edition, 2015 (Volumes 1 and 2), Edited by Jan Lindhe and Niklaus Lang.
  2. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Issues of 2017, 2018 & 2019.
  3. Periodontology 2000, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Issues of 2017, 2018 & 2019.
  4. Journal of Periodontology, Official Publication of the American Academy of Periodontology, Issues of 2017, 2018 & 2019.
  5. Professionalism and Ethics: Handbook for Residents – Practical Guide, Prof. James Ware, Dr. Abdulaziz Fahad Alkaabba, Dr. Ghaiath MA Hussein, Prof. Omar Hasan Kasule, SCFHS, Latest Edition.
  6. Essentials of Patient Safety, SCHS, Latest Edition.