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This is a compulsory module for all students studying the MSc Periodontology (distance learning) programme.

The contents of this module will include (but are not limited to):

• Periodontal and Peri-implant Tissues: comparison of anatomical, histological and clinical characteristics
• Healing of peri-implant tissues
• Indications, contra-indications and required criteria to consider a patient for implant therapy
• Systemic and local risk factors for peri-implant therapy
• Peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis: diagnosis and presentation of non-surgical and surgical strategies for the management of peri-implant diseases
• Antimicrobial and adjunctive therapies
• Interdisciplinary aspects (implant/prosthodontic therapy)
• Biological and mechanical complications of dental implants
• Expected short and long-term outcomes following implant therapy, including implant success and survival

On successful completion of the module, graduates will have achieved understanding and knowledge of:

• Anatomical, histological and clinical characteristics of periodontal and peri-implant tissues including similarities and differences
• Mechanisms of healing of peri-implant hard and soft tissues
• Indications and contra-indications to implant placement
• The relevance and the impact of systemic and local risk factors in implant therapy
• Peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis: diagnosis and clinical presentation
• Non-surgical and surgical strategies for management of the patient with dental implants
• Scientific evidence on the effectiveness of antimicrobial and adjunctive therapies for the management of peri-implant diseases
• Interdisciplinary aspects (implant/prosthodontic therapy)
• Biological and mechanical complications of dental implants
• Expected short and long-term outcomes following implant therapy, including implant success and survival