Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Endodontics II
Course Code
RED_019
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
35.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Endodontist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Anda Mindere-Gūbele
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To acquire skills in the treatment of endodontic diseases and root canal retreatment.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student will acquire knowledge on the treatment of endodontic diseases and root canal retreatment.
Skills
1.The student will acquire skills in the treatment of endodontic diseases and root canal retreatment, usage of biomaterials.
Competences
1.Will acquire the competence to diagnose endodontic diseases, plan treatment, perform retreatment of root canals, indications for the use of biomaterials.
Assessment
Individual work
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Search, selection of scientific literature and preparing 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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Examination |
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A written test on matters of the programme, the knowledge is evaluated in a 10-point grade system.
Practical skills are assessed 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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Methods of tooth isolation in endodontics.
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Seminar
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Root canal medications.
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Root canal irrigants. Irrigation protocol.
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The effect of root canal medications on the microflora of canals to be retreated. Importance of biofilm.
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Biomaterials in endodontics.
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Diagnosis and treatment of perforations.
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Vital pulp treatment methods.
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Vital pulp treatment methods.
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Treatment methods for necrotic pulp in teeth with unformed roots.
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Seminar
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Regenerative endodontics.
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Regenerative endodontics.
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Evidence-based medicine. Evidence levels.
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Evidence-based medicine. Evidence levels.
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Evidence-based medicine. Evidence levels.
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Evaluation of treatment results in endodontics.
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Epidemiology in endodontics.
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Epidemiology in endodontics.
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NiTi instrument design, kinematics.
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Reasons for separation of NiTi instruments, impact on prognosis.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
35.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
19
Length (weeks):
26
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
Additional Reading
1.
Orstavik D., Ford P.T. Essential Endodontology: Prevention and Treatment of Apical Periodontitis. 2nd ed.
2.
Cohen S., Burns R.C. Pathways of the Pulp. 10th ed.
3.
Walton R.E., Torabinejad M. Principles and practice of Endodontics. 4th ed.