Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Endodontics I
Course Code
RED_020
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
41.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anda Mindere-Gūbele
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Endodontist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Anda Mindere-Gūbele
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Acquire evidence-based knowledge of the pathology, diagnosis, prevention, treatment planning, conservative and surgical treatment and prognosis of endodontic diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Acquire evidence-based knowledge of the pathology, diagnosis, prevention, treatment planning, conservative and surgical treatment and prognosis of endodontic diseases. Knowledge testing in seminars and test works. End-of-course test.
Skills
1.Give diagnosis of endodontic diseases. Open teeth and locate canals under microscopic control. Perform root canal filling using vertical compaction. Learn the basics of root canal retreatment. Practise and test skills using blocks and extracted teeth. Review a case of patient restorations.
Competences
1.Competence in endodontic diagnosis, treatment planning. Use evidence-based treatment methods in conservative treatment and retreatment.
Assessment
Individual work
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Analyses scientific literature on the specific topic, researches the topic and prepares a presentation.
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Examination
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The postgraduate student prepares and demonstrates the presentation on current topic.
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A written test on matters of the programme; the knowledge is evaluated in a 10-point grade system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Introduction.
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2. Classification, etiology and clinic of endodontic disease.
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3. Diagnostic of endodontic disease.
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4.Dental anatomy in endodontics.
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5. Localization and initial preparation of root canals.
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6. The use of magnification and ultrasonics in endodontic treatment.
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Root canal preparation using rotary instruments.
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Root canal filling using vertical compaction.
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Case selection and treatment planning in endodontics.
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Causes of apical periodontitis of root filled teeth. Part 1.
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Evaluation of root-filled tooth. Part 1.
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Removal pf coronal restoration of root root-filled teeth.
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Removal of gutta-percha filling in root canal retreatment.
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Removal of cements and paste filling in root canal retreatment.
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Removal of metallic objects in root canal retreatment.
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Etiology and diagnosis of tooth cracks and fractures.
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Pulp reaction on caries and irritants.
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Pulp inflammation and development of pulp necrosis.
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Microbiology in endodontics.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
41.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
19
Length (weeks):
30
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
3.
www.jendodon.com/
Additional Reading
1.
Orstavik D., Ford P.T. Essential Endodontology: Prevention and Treatment of Apical Periodontitis. 2. izd.
2.
Cohen S., Burns R.C., Pathways of the Pulp, 10. izd.
3.
Walton R.E., Torabinejad M. Principles and practice of Endodontics. 4. izd.
Other Information Sources
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www.e-s-e.eu