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Expanding our knowledge on pathological conditions that have an impact on periodontal disease:

 * 1) Microogranisms associated with periodontal disease.
 * 2) Discuss genetic factors associated with periodontal disease.
 * 3) Discuss the influence of systemic diseases on the peridontium a) nutritional disorders; b) endocrine disorders; & c) cardiovascular disorders.

Looking more closely at the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options for periodontal disease:

 * 1) What assessments are needed to provide a clinical diagnosis?
 * 2) What is the role of radiographs in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of periodontal disease?
 * 3) How is prognosis determined?
 * 4) List and describe different treatment options for periodontal disease.

Let's look at some cases:

 * 1) Case #1 - Hyperplasia
 * 2) Case #2 - Diabetes Type I
 * 3) Case #3 - HIV
 * 4) Case #4 - Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis
 * 5) Case #5 - Aggressive Periodontitis
 * 6) Case #6 - Down's Syndrome
 * 7) Case #7 - Atherothrombosis