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 and artificial 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.
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
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Competencies
Addressed:
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Competency 1: Examine
a patient using contemporary diagnostic methods to evaluate
the head and neck region and to reach a diagnosis of the patient’s
oral and craniofacial health status.
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Competency 3: Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan based
on diagnostic findings, then implement treatment in a safe,
properly sequenced and timely manner.
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Competency 5: Recognize the limits of their expertise and
seek consultation with other health care providers to facilitate
patient care.
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Competency 7: Manage pulpal and periradicular disease.
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Competency 8: Manage dental emergencies.
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Competency 14: Manage periodontal diseases.
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 unannounced 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, 2008; 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: Endodontics: Principles and
Practice, 4th Ed., 2009; Torabinejad and Walton
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