ABP Periodontology study plan
ABP Periodontology · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Periodontology
Define and differentiate the clinical and histologic features of gingivitis versus periodontitis
Describe the 2017 World Workshop classification framework and apply it to at least 10 written case vignettes
List the bacterial complexes and key pathogens implicated in periodontal disease initiation and progression
Explain the host immune-inflammatory response cascade in periodontal tissue destruction
Your checkpoint
A one-page classification decision tree plus written staging/grading assignments for 10 self-authored vignettes
Periodontology
Interpret full-mouth periodontal charting data including probing depths, clinical attachment loss, and bleeding on probing
Calculate staging and grading from supplied numeric periodontal data sets
Differentiate aggressive from chronic presentations using current terminology and risk factors
Identify local and systemic risk factors and modulators of periodontal disease
Your checkpoint
Completed staging and grading worksheet for 15 numeric data sets with rationale for each assignment
Periodontology
Compare nonsurgical periodontal therapy modalities and their evidence base
Describe indications, technique, and expected outcomes of scaling and root planing
Explain the role and limitations of adjunctive chemotherapeutics and host modulation
Outline periodontal maintenance intervals and recall criteria
Your checkpoint
A written treatment-planning summary for 5 self-authored periodontitis cases including nonsurgical phase and re-evaluation criteria
Periodontology
Compare flap designs and their indications in periodontal surgery
Describe indications and expected outcomes for resective, regenerative, and mucogingival procedures
Explain bone grafting and guided tissue regeneration principles
Outline postoperative management and complications of periodontal surgery
Your checkpoint
A comparative table of at least 6 surgical procedures listing indication, technique, and expected outcome, plus a 20-question self-quiz scored and reviewed
Dental Implant Surgery
Describe implant macrodesign and microdesign features and their influence on osseointegration
Explain the phases of osseointegration and healing timeline
Identify systemic and local contraindications and risk factors for implant therapy
Outline presurgical assessment including imaging and bone volume evaluation
Your checkpoint
A written implant assessment checklist applied to 5 self-authored patient scenarios
Dental Implant Surgery
Compare implant placement timing protocols and their indications
Describe surgical sequencing for single and multiple implant placement
Explain bone augmentation and sinus lift indications and techniques
Outline loading protocols and their selection criteria
Your checkpoint
A decision flowchart for placement timing and loading protocol with written justification for each branch
Periodontology & Dental Implant Surgery
Differentiate peri-implant mucositis from peri-implantitis diagnostically
Compare management strategies for peri-implant diseases
Integrate periodontal risk assessment into implant treatment planning
Evaluate how a history of periodontitis modifies implant prognosis and maintenance
Your checkpoint
A written case-based comparison of 3 peri-implant disease scenarios with diagnosis, management, and maintenance plan
Periodontology & Dental Implant Surgery
Synthesize both domains into integrated treatment-planning scenarios
Complete timed mixed-domain practice sets and review every missed item
Identify and remediate remaining weak content areas
Recite key diagnostic criteria and classification thresholds from memory
Your checkpoint
Two full-length timed mixed-domain practice exams with a written error-analysis log for every incorrect answer
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 80% on a self-authored 25-question periodontology diagnosis and classification quiz
Week 4: Score at least 80% on a self-authored 30-question periodontology treatment and surgery quiz
Week 6: Score at least 80% on a self-authored 30-question implant surgery quiz
Week 8: Score at least 75% on each of two timed mixed-domain practice exams and close all logged error-analysis gaps