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Pre-Clinical Endodontics

Clinical anatomy of the pulp chamber – the pulp chamber in different tooth groups, root canals and their number, configuration, shape, the apical foramen – special features, isolation of the operative field in endodontics – goals and purpose. Basic instruments and materials for isolation – types, characteristics, working techniques. Isolation of teeth with destroyed crowns – methods for approaching the problem. Endodontic access – goals. The endodontic access cavity in different tooth groups. Endodontic access – accessing the pulp cavity in the different teeth groups; stages, instruments. Contents of the pulp chamber. Removal of the contents, instruments. Accessing the root canal orifices in different tooth groups. Types of instruments for scouting of the root canals – description. Types of endodontic instruments for cleaning and shaping of the root canals – classification, standardization of the instruments. Hand instruments for cleaning and shaping of the root canals – types, description, indications, working technique. Engine-driven endodontic instruments – characteristics, working techniques, advantages and disadvantages. Establishing of the working length – methods, critical analysis. Conventional technique for cleaning and shaping of the root canal system. Characteristics of the prepared root canal. Obturation of the root canal system – goals and conditions. Root canal filling materials – requirements, types. Root canal filling materials – soft non-setting pastes. Root canal filling materials – setting pastes. Hard root canal filling materials. Methods for root canal obturation with pastes – types, advantages and disadvantages will be taught and in the lab on extracted human teeth all practices will be completed prior to clinical training and all basics will be reviewed practically and the standardization of the students will be ensured.

This foundation course also covers clinical anatomy of the basic structures, special features, and isolation of the operative field in endodontics. Basic and engine-driven instruments and materials for isolation are also covered. Students will learn how to use the operating microscope and exercise using the benchtop microscope. Preparing the students for clinical work is part of the course, improving their motor and visual skills is also one of the aims. During the preparation for clinical applications, students will be prepared about differential diagnosis with short reminder lectures.

Clinical Endodontics (I-VI)

Clinical Endodontic Procedures and applications in simple and complex cases at every level. Scopes the current best practices in endodontic diagnosis and treatment. Training updated and competent endodontists, who are sufficient, leaders, and innovative for endo treatment, able to explain the procedures and the philosophy and objectives for the scope of endodontics including vital pulp therapy, surgical and nonsurgical endodontics, traumatic dental injuries, intra-coronal bleaching (walking bleach), restoration of endodontically treated teeth, and post and core removal, retreatment and other clinical entities.

Seminar in Endodontics (I-VI)

Students will learn cutting-edge information from the literature and will be able to review and correlate basic and endodontic science with clinical applications. Students will link didactic concepts with practice and clinics based on contemporary and updated sources and be able to discuss the information and knowledge provided under the frame of the seminar sessions. During the seminar session where the class meets with the instructor, critical thinking is encouraged by reviewing in detail and analyzing the study designs, methods, and materials along with the discussion and conclusion sections.

Investigation Leading to Thesis (I-II)

Find out a research topic, which leads students to research and complete their thesis during the program and mentoring the students in the field of research towards the MSE thesis. This course is designed to introduce graduate students to critical thinking, research methodology related to their research topic, and evidence-based practice skills. Topics include basic assumptions and concepts of evidence-based practice, clinical and biomedical research, writing skills, and critical thinking.

Current Literature Review (I-VI)

This seminar provides exposure to contemporary and cutting-edge, as well as current scientific literature in various subject areas associated with endodontics as well as related sciences. Also, time to time old and historically important literature will be reviewed related to the topics as essential and core literature. Periodic and critical abstracting of this literature is accomplished by seminar attendees in order to maintain a database of condensed, topic-oriented summaries. The knowledge of current professional literature is essential for its evidence-based value and helps to develop theoretical and practical patient management skills of the candidates. This course deals with literature review in Endodontics and related fields.

Case Presentation and Treatment Planning (I-VI)

In this course, selected endodontic cases (at the beginning) and treatment plans of patients will be presented by the candidates and critiqued by the group. Later, every case of the students will be reviewed throughout the 6 semesters of the program, including the follow-ups. The case presentations will help demonstrate acquired skills and knowledge in all phases of history taking, examination, consultation, and diagnosis, leading up to and including treatment planning. Also, the results and outcomes of the cases completed will be shown by the students and discussed.