Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Endodontics - Preclinic
Course Code
ZTMVK_082
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aleksandra Kārkle
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, tsk@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of pulp and apical periodontal tissue diseases.To acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for continuing the "Endodontics-clinic" clinical course.
Preliminary Knowledge
Oral anatomy, oral histology, dental embryology, pulp histology, physiology, oral microbiology, immunology, radiology, dental hard tissue pathology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After obtaining of the content of the study course students will have a detailed knowledge of the prevention, etiology, pathology, clinical presentation and treatment options for diseases affecting the pulp and periradicular tissue. Will be able to perform the diagnosis of endodontic pathology. Will be able to name and describe the materials and instruments used in endodontics, will know how to act and provide first aid in acute cases, will be able to choose appropriate drug pharmacotherapy.
Skills
1.The undergraduate will be able to use and to interpret basic diagnostic tests. Will be able to use rubber dam and additional isolation methods. Will be able to use rubber dam and additional isolation methods. Will be able to provide good dental anesthesia and supplemental anesthesia methods. Undergraduate will be able to perform primary root canal treatment in satisfactory quality on non-complicated teeth and to provide first aid in the case of symptomatic endodontic pathology.
Competences
1.Students acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to be able to continue studying the clinical course "Endodntics-clinic".Competence to diagnose endodontic disease, make decisions and choose treatment methods that are in accordance with existing treatment methods in dentistry.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students should independently learn the theoretical part of the study course by reading the mandatory literature specified for each topic. Learning the specified literature is a mandatory part of the course.
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Examination
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Once a month the students complete a written quiz (monthly test).
Exam at the end of semester. (Practical part on tooth models, theoretical part in writing).
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Written tests, assessment of practical manipulation skills (practical test), investigation of problem situations, theoretical test at the end of the course (written).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Topics
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Root canal medications. Acute situations in endodontics.
Pain pharmacotherapy and the use of ABV in endodontics.
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Pulp response to irritants and caries.
Pulp inflammation and necrosis. Inflammation of the periapical tissue.
Microbiology of root canals.
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Tools and materials in endodontics.Root canal preparation techniques.
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Root canal filling methods.
Temporary closure of the tooth.
Basic principles of restoring an endodontically treated tooth.
Iatrogenic errors in endodontics. Use of biomaterials in endodontics.
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Case selection and preparation for treatment. Isolation. Anesthesia.
Classification of resorptions and basic principles of treatment.
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Aim and objectives of the endodontics course.
Pulp structure and functions. Pulp reaction to an irritants and caries.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
50 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Cohen S., Burns R. C. Pathways of the Pulp. 11. izd., 2016
2.
Walton R.E., Torabinejad M. Principles and practice of Endodontics. 5th ed.
3.
Goldberg M. The Dental Pulp Biology, Pathology, and Regenerative Therapies. Springer, 2014.
4.
Walton R.E., Torabinejad M. Principles and Practice of Endodontics. 4th ed. 2008
5.
Orstavik D., Ford P.T. Essential Endodontology: Prevention and Treatment of Apical Periodontitis. Wiley Blackwell, 2022.
Additional Reading
1.
Chugal N., Li L.M. Endodontic Prognosis. Clinical Guide for Optimal Treatment Outcome. Springer, 2017
2.
Greenwood M., Corbet I. Dental Emergencies. Wiley-Blackwell, 2012
3.
International Journal of Endodontics;
4.
Journal of Endodontics;
Other Information Sources
1.
Lekciju un praktisko nodarbību mācību materiāli./Teaching materials for lectures and practical lessons.
2.
Zobārstniecības profesionālo asociāciju vadlīnijas./Guidelines for dental professional associations.