Periodontology focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gingiva, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. This session explores cutting-edge research, regenerative therapies, and clinical innovations that advance periodontal health and overall patient wellness.
🔹 Epidemiology & Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases
Updated classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases
Biomarkers for early detection and risk assessment
Role of systemic health, genetics, and lifestyle factors
🔹 Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy
Scaling, root planing, and adjunctive antimicrobial treatments
Use of laser therapy, photodynamic therapy, and host-modulation approaches
Advances in periodontal maintenance protocols
🔹 Surgical Periodontal Procedures
Flap surgeries, pocket reduction, and soft tissue management
Periodontal plastic surgery for aesthetic enhancement
Minimally invasive periodontal surgery (MIPS) techniques
🔹 Regenerative Periodontology & Tissue Engineering
Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) and bone grafting materials
Growth factors, biomimetic scaffolds, and stem-cell–based regeneration
Advances in biologically driven periodontal repair
🔹 Periodontal–Systemic Health Interactions
Links between periodontal disease and diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and pregnancy outcomes
Role of inflammation and microbiome balance
Integrating periodontal care into holistic healthcare models
🔹 Peri-Implant Diseases & Implant Maintenance
Diagnosis and management of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis
Preventive strategies and long-term maintenance protocols
Innovations in implant surface decontamination and regeneration
This session brings together periodontists, clinicians, researchers, and students to discuss state-of-the-art developments that enhance periodontal care and promote systemic well-being.