Organisation
Stomatology, Othodontics Paradontology
Research Group
Topic A : Epidemiology of periodontal diseases Gingival and periodontal conditions in young Flemish adults Topic B : The use of anti-bacterial compounds in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases Effects of antibiotics in slow release delivery systems in periodontal therapy Effects of oral antiseptic mouthrinses on development of dental plaque and gingivitis Topic C : Diagnostic techniques in periodontology Automatic image analysis in the evaluation of plaque formation and dental staining Methods for determining degrees of gingival inflammation Slot immunoblot assay versus bacteriologic culturing techniques in periodontal diagnosis Topic D : Histopathology and microbiology of periodontal diseases Reinfection of the subgingival pocket following mechanical periodontal therapy