MODULE 1
Diagnostic Dilemmas In Endodontics
- Radiographic techniques in endodontics
- Limitations of intraoral radiographs
- Pulal periradicular diagnosis
- Endo perio relationships/ interrelated pulpal/periodontal disease
- Endo-ortho relationships
- Diagnosis of cracked/ fractured tooth
- Esthetic considerations
- Identifying referred pain
- Anatomic differences of teeth
- Vital vs healthy pulp in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Pulpal necrosis
- Diagnostic method
Treatment Planning
- Diseases of dental pulp and periradicular tissues
- Case selection
- Rationale of endodontic treatment
- Principle of endodontic treatment
- Pulpotomy
- Apexification
- Pharmacological considerations
Access Cavity Preparation
- Anatomy of pulp
- Access cavity preparation
- Importance of good access
- How to attain good access preparation
MODULE 2
Access Cavity Preparation
- Anatomy of every tooth
- Access of all teeth
- Recent advances in access cavity
Radiographic Analysis of Root Canals
- Radiographic imaging
- Electronic apex locator
- Use of a lubricant/ disinfectant
- Patency of a canal
- File selection/ file motions
- Techniques of root canal preparation( concepts and benefits)
- Strategies for negotiation of calcified and tortuous canal Radiographic imaging
- Electronic apex locator
- Use of a lubricant/ disinfectant
- Patency of a canal
- File selection/ file motions
- Techniques of root canal preparation( concepts and benefits)
- Strategies for negotiation of calcified and tortuous canal
MODULE 3
Rotary and Hand Instruments and Instrumentation of Root Canals
- Learn/practice a simple to use, effective rotary and hand file techniques
- Practice hand instrumentation without the fear of breakage
- Learn to use various new torque reduction motors
- Learn how to gain additional efficiency through better use of your assistant
MODULE 4
Lateral Condensation Technique
- Thermoplasticized obturation methods
- How to ensure a fill you’ll be proud of
- Basics of retreatment, if necessary
One-Visit Endodontics
- When to do it
- When not to do it
- Success vs. failures