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Study Course Description

Endodontics I

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RZP_014
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills regarding the prognosis of an endodontically treated tooth, the assessment of the need for re-treatment and the prognosis for use in prosthetics.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.The postgraduate will acquire the knowledge about clinical and radio-graphical evaluation of endodontically treated teeth. Will acquire the understanding of causes of postreatment disease of endodontically treated teeth and prognosis affecting factors.

Skills

1.To perform comprehensive diagnostics of endodontically treated teeth and clinical evaluation of the prediction by using X-ray images.

Competences

1.Reasonably evaluate the predictions regarding endodontically treated teeth and the necessity for the involvement of an endodontist in the patient's treatment process.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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To find the current literature. To get a knowledge in evaluation of the prognosis of endodontically treated tooth. To get a understanding of the need of referral of the patient to the endodontic specialist.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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The postgraduate prepares and demonstrates the presentation about current topic.
2.

Examination

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A written test on the acquired subjects at the end of each academic year. At the end of the study course — the submission of clinical situations with the evaluation of endodontically treated teeth.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

The causes for apical periodontitis of endodontically treated teeth.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

The aetiology and diagnostics of teeth fissures and breakages.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Zinātniskie raksti no sekojošiem izdevumiem:

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International Endodontic Journal

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Endodontic Topics

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Journal of Endodontics

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Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice