Major Topics

Eight online lectures/presentations by Endodontists covering:

• Endodontic diagnosis
• Working length determination
• Rotary NiTi systems and techniques
• Sealing the root canal system
• Update on internal bleaching of teeth
• Endodontic radiography
• The roles of calcium silicate-based cements in endodontics
• Restoration of the endodontically treated tooth
• Management of the difficult patient
• Demonstrations of different rotary NiTi systems
• Demonstrations of obturation strategies
• One full day of hands-on practice supervised by endodontists
• Hands-on experience with a range of rotary NiTi systems in plastic blocks, plastic teeth & extracted teeth
• Hands-on experience with apex location
• Hands-on experience with obturation of canals using different systems
• Simple and effective root canal obturation techniques
• Experience working through an operating microscope
• Aseptic endodontic strategies to achieve maximum microbiological control

 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to apply:

• Strategies and techniques for endodontic diagnosis
• The role of small hand instruments in contemporary endodontic instrumentation
• An understanding of concepts of working length determination, including the use of electronic apex locators
• Principles and practical aspects of rotary NiTi techniques and systems
• Criteria for optimal root canal obturation
• Current concepts of internal tooth bleaching
• Contemporary radiographic techniques in endodontics
• Calcium silicate-based materials in endodontic obturation, perforation repair and vital pulp therapy
• An understanding of the biology and technical aspects of the restoration of root-filled teeth
• How to efficiently and predictably manage difficult patients