Talent 1 (Module1)

Fundamentals of Endodontics

Programme outline: Introduction to contemporary endodontics. Understanding of instrument design and its effect on the prevention of iatrogenic errors. Maximising endodontic success and understand factors that influence it. Classification and diagnosis endodontically diseased teeth. Contemporary endodontics. Dentine pulp complex. Radiographic assessment of cases both conventional, CBCT & others. Risk factors in endodontics. Principles of access cavity design and locating canals and curve canals. Length determination. Standard / crown down / balance forces / modified double flare techniques.

Hands-on training: Hand Filing & Cold Lateral Compaction techniques. Rubber Dam application and access cavity preparation. Introduction to hand and rotary nickel-titanium shaping and carrier-based obturation. Obturation Practical- Cold Lateral, single cone and carrier-based Compaction. Hand steel files, hand and rotary NiTi Protaper.

DAY 1

Aims

To understand modern technological advances in endodontic treatment modalities; to understand the role of chemomechanical debridement in the treatment of pulpal and periapical disease; to understand the interaction between the dentine-pulp complex/ microbiology and human immune response in endodontic disease.

Objectives

Students will be able to relate histological pulp changes to clinical signs and symptoms, be able to classify endodontic diseases and understand the benefits and limitations of current treatment modalities.

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DAY 2

Aims

To understand how to evaluate academic papers and critically evaluate the evidence in Endodontics. To understand pulp chamber anatomy; to understand how to locate root canal orifices; to understand how radiographs relate to the root canal morphology; to understand the role of magnification and lighting in endodontics.

Objectives

Students will have a clear understanding of how to read and evaluate published endodontic papers and apply the evidence to clinical practice. Students will be able to safely and accurately prepare access cavities without removing excess tooth tissue, be able to repeatedly and accurately identify root canal systems, be able to interpret radiographs and identify key markers to assess the difficulty of endodontic procedures.

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DAY 3

Aims

To understand traditional canal shaping techniques with stainless steel hand files and Gates Glidden and their role in primary and secondary endodontic procedures.

Objectives

Students will have a clear understanding of the traditional methods of root canal preparation and obturation; their benefits and limitations.

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DAY 4

Aims

To understand the evolution of hand-filing from stainless steel alloys to Nickel-Titanium alloys. To understand Schilder preparation concepts and the importance of tapers. To understand the methodology of cold  and carrier based obturation techniques.

Objectives

Students will have a clear understanding of how to prepare canals with NiTi hand-files and their application to clinical practice. They will be able to obturate root canals with cold techniques.

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