Preclinical and Clinical Course in Endodontics

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Individual work	-	Test
Students should independently acquire the theoretical part of the study course by reading the mandatory literature indicated in accordance with each topic and the presentations indicated. Learning the specified literature is a mandatory part of the course. As part of the course, it is mandatory for students to perform permanent practical work in the preclinical simulation room. This work involves a systematic workout for the endodontic approach of different dental groups, learning and practicing the development of approach delays for front teeth, canines, premolars and molars. The tasks are performed using phantom heads and simulating real clinical situations that help students develop manual skills, spatial thinking and understanding of root canal system morphology. This training forms a crucial foundation before switching to clinical work with patients.

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	Test
Practical test and written colloquium at the end of part 1 of the study course. Monthly test for the substance studied. A written colloquia on the semester substance. Oral exam at the end of the second term.
2. Examination	-	Test
Course Part 1: Evaluation of Student-Created Access Cavities According to Basic Principles of Cavity Formation and Cavity Quality Criteria: Evaluation of root canal localization according to basic principles of root canal localization. Assessment of appropriate instrument selection for root canal preparation. Evaluation of root canal preparation techniques. Evaluation of root canal filling techniques. Evaluation of individual stages in the process of tooth preparation and filling. Theoretical assessments after mastering the topic. Practical skill assessment (practical test): practical application of knowledge and acquired manual skills will be tested in a preclinical training base. Theoretical examination at the end of Part 1 (written). Practical part: Evaluation will include appropriate bur selection, conformity of access cavity shape, instrument selection for root canal preparation, preparation technique, preparation quality, tooth preparation for filling, filling instrument selection, appropriate filling material selection, and filling quality. General theoretical knowledge assessment - written. Course Part 2: Student’s theoretical knowledge assessment after mastering the topic - written test. Oral examination of theoretical knowledge before performing manipulations on a patient. Clinical work evaluation: conformity in performing diagnostics, diagnosis determination, appropriate selection of isolation, correctness of manipulation sequence, bur selection, conformity in access cavity formation, appropriateness of root canal treatment instrument selection, determination of working length, root canal preparation, selection of irrigating medication, irrigation technique, choice of inter-appointment medication, inter-appointment medication placement instruments and technique, filling instruments and materials selection, filling technique, filling completion, tooth sealing, radiological examinations during endodontic treatment. If all theoretical examinations during the course (both Part 1 and Part 2) are passed on the first attempt, a grade of 8 or higher is obtained in the final examination, and at least 80% is achieved in practical evaluation and the practical test - the student receives an automatic pass in the exam with a grade of 8 or higher - according to the obtained grades. Written tests, assessment of practical manipulation skills (practical test), investigation of problem situations, theoretical test at the end of the course (written).

Introduction in Endodontic course.The anatomy and morphology of the teeth and associated pulp space of incisors. Access preparation. Guidelines for root canal location.

Endodontic Instruments. Isolation. Root canal preparation using hand techniques.

The anatomy and morphology of the teeth and associated pulp space of premolars. Root canal irrigation and medication.

The anatomy and morphology of the teeth and associated pulp space of premolars. Root canal preparation using rotary NiTi instruments.

The anatomy and morphology of the teeth and associated pulp space of molars.

Root canal obturation

Procedural accidents in endodontic treatment.

Biomaterials

Pulp pathology

Periapical pathology. Microbiology

Theoretical test

Practical test

Endodontic and periodontal interrelationship

Management of Dental Trauma in Adult Teeth

Basic principles for root canal nonsurgical retreatment.

Basic principles for surgical treatment of root canals.

Cracked Teeth and root fractures

Resorbtions

Vital pulp therapy in adult patients

Access preparation - MX incisors

Access preparation - Md incisors

Access preparation - MX premolars

Access preparation - Md premolars

Access preparation - Mx molars

Access preparation - Md molars

Introduction. Case Selection and Treatment Planning.

Classification of endodontic disease.

Diagnosis of endodontic disease.

Test. Practice.

Treatment of endodontic emergencies.

Treatment of endodontic emergencies.

Procedural accidents in endodontic treatment.

Test. Practice.

Biomaterial uses in endodontic treatment.

Prognosis of endodontically treated tooth.

Test. Practice.

Summury seminar. Student presentations ( Clinical cases ).

Summary seminar. Students presentations (Endodontic cases). Q&A