Course Description:
Lecture component covers the biology, pathology,
diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of dentin-pulp complex and
pulpal-related periradicular pathology. Preclinical laboratory
component covers endodontic treatment techniques on extracted
teeth from different tooth groups as practice for clinical
cases.
Educational Objectives:
At the completion of the course, the student
should: (1) have an understanding of the biology, pathology,
diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of dentin-pulp complex and
pulpal-related periradicular pathology; (2) be able to describe
the usual anatomic variations in canal and root anatomy encountered
in anterior and posterior teeth, and to prepare an appropriate
endodontic access preparation in these teeth; (3) be able
to state the degree and direction of curvature in a given
root canal, to specify the size of the apical foramen, list
the specific type, size and sequence of instruments needed
to instrument the canal, and then to complete canal instrumentation
using either an all hand filing or a combined rotary/hand
crown-down technique; (4) be able to specify the adequacy
of a root canal preparation, state the final size of the apical
foramen, and place a dentin or calcium hydroxide plug if needed;
select and test an appropriate spreader for lateral condensation;
select, adapt, and evaluate a primary filling cone; mix and
evaluate root canal sealer, then complete root canal obturation
of given canals; (5) be able to describe and complete proper
root canal irrigation, describe and demonstrate aseptic transfer
and use of endodontic instruments, and describe and carry
out the medication and temporization of a tooth being endodontically
treated; (6) be able to describe and carry out the steps in
the preparation, placement, and finishing of glass ionomer
as a permanent post-endodontic restoration in anterior teeth,
and to describe the chemical properties, clinical properties,
and rationale for the use of glass ionomer.
Course Outline:
I. Scope of Endodontics
II. Endodontic Radiography
III. Biology of Pulp/Periapical Tissues
IV. Endodontic Microbiology
V. Endodontic Diagnosis
VI. Vital Pulp Therapy
VII. Endodontic Emergencies |
VIII. Root and Root Canal
Anatomy of Anterior and Posterior Teeth
IX. Endodontic Access Preparation
X. Endodontic Instruments
XI. Working Length Determination
XII. Apical Stop Concept and Apical Plugs
XIII. Biomechanical Preparation of the Root Canal
XIV. Irrigation of Root Canals
XV. Isolation, Medication, and Temporization of Root Canals.
XVI. Root Canal Sealer
XVII. Gutta-percha Obturation with Formed Cone and Lateral
Condensation
XVIII. Glass Ionomer Restorations
Course Expectations:
To successfully meet
the requirements of this course, the student is expected to
attend lectures and laboratories and demonstrate her/his knowledge
of the lecture topics and reading assignments through four
“pop quizzes” and a final comprehensive written
exam. The student must also demonstrate their technical skills
through five assigned exercises and a final practical competency
examination, each of which must be completed at a passing
level. A minimum of 75% of the combined point total of laboratory
exercises, quizzes, and final written and practical examinations
is required to pass the course.
Effective
Winter Quarter 2007, completion of on-line course evaluation
is a requirement of this course. Failure to comply will result
in an "Incomplete" grade being assigned.
Media:
- Manual: Introduction to Clinical Endodontics,
ENDO 521P, 2007; D.L. Pitts, R.J. Oswald, T. Oviir, G.W.
Harrington, E. Natkin, J.C. Steiner.
- Videotapes/DVD’s
- PowerPoint presentations
- Overhead transparencies
- Course website with on-line syllabus/manual
- Textbook: Principles and Practice of
Endodontics, 3rd Ed., 2002; Walton, R.E. and Torabinejad,
M.
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