Clinical Endodontics Professional Training

Aetiology and Diagnosis of Endodontic Disease
(Application & Techniques)

Programme outline:  Microbiology of endodontic disease and its relationship with the host immune response. Endodontic Microbiology and biofilm development; Periapical pathology. Pulp reaction to caries. Apex location and length determination. Dental emergencies. Examination, diagnosis and consent.

Hands-on training: Race Evo/ Race R- Motion, XP technologies with XP shaper/finisher and Rotary Glide Path Management. Single cone obturation with calcium silicate-based sealers. XP Expandible NiTi Technologies.

DAY 1

Aims

To understand the role of micro-organisms in the development of pulpal and periapical disease; to understand biofilms and the roles of synergism and antagonism in biofilm survival. To be able to identify the risk factors in endodontics.

Objectives

Students will be able to evaluate the types and roles of individual micro-organisms in stimulating endodontic disease, be able to relate histological pulp changes to clinical signs and symptoms;

Agenda

DAY 2

Aims

To increase understanding of and implementation of contemporaneous preparation and obturation techniques in an attempt to achieve a 3-dimensional treatment of complex root canal spaces.

Objectives

To be able to safely and accurately access, prepare and obturate artificial root canals in plastic blocks, 3-D printed teeth and extracted teeth. And to be able to understand, visualize and analyze the limitations of current treatment modalities.

Agenda

DAY 3

Aims

Be able to understand their role within Professional Standards of Care when providing endodontic treatment. Understand irrigation techniques and types of irritants that are effective in endodontics. To understand the role of obturation in successful endodontic therapy. To be able to understand the different obturation techniques and the role that sealers play. Be able to understand the advantages and disadvantages of radiographic and electronic methods of length determination.

Objectives

Students will be able to evaluate and diagnose different obturation techniques. To be able to appropriately select the correct sealer and be able to evaluate cold and warm methods of sealing root canals. Be able to apply safe and correct irrigation techniques in clinical Endodontics. Be able to utilize radiographic and electronic methodologies of length determination.

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DAY 4

Aims

To increase understanding of and implementation of contemporaneous preparation and obturation techniques and the influence that metallurgical advances have had on instrument design and the effect on the 3-dimensional treatment of complex root canal spaces.

Objectives

Students will be able to safely and accurately prepare and obturate artificial root canals in plastic blocks and 3-D printed teeth. And to be able to understand, visualize and analyze the limitations of current treatment modalities.

Agenda