Clinical Endodontics Certificate & Diploma

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. Pain management and local anaesthesia. Examination, diagnosis and consent.

Hands-on training: Rotary NiTi and thermoplastic obturation techniques. Protaper Gold. GuttaCore Obturation. Wave One Gold. Warm Vertical and Continuous Wave Compaction.

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. Be able to understand the advantages and disadvantages of radiographic and electronic methods of length determination.

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; be able to utilize radiographic and electronic methodologies of length determination.

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DAY 2

Aims

To understand the reasons and presentation of dental pain. To understand the treatment and management of endodontic emergencies. To understand the delivery and types of anaesthetic techniques in endodontics. 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.

Objectives

Students will be able to evaluate and diagnose odontogenic pain. Be able to appropriately manage the analgesic and anaesthetic requirements of endodontic emergencies. Be able to apply appropriate delivery methods of the correct type of local anaesthetic. To be able to provide informed consent based on in-depth clinical and radiographic examination and accurate diagnosis. Be able to apply safe and correct irrigation techniques in clinical Endodontics.

Agenda

DAY 3

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

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

Agenda

DAY 4

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

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

Agenda