Learn to

• Understand the principles of endodontics at the forefront of knowledge in the specialism
• Evaluate the sterilisation/disinfection procedures for prevention of cross infection in line with evidence-based practice
• Critically assess the different hand instrumentation techniques in cleaning and shaping of the root canal system with reference to in-vitro studies and clinical data
• Critically assess the antimicrobial properties and the effects on tooth structure of root canal irrigants and medicaments advocated historically and supported by the current evidence-base
• Understand the rationale for management of complex pulpal and periradicular diseases and problems
• Critically evaluate the different canal obturation techniques including cold lateral condensation and thermo plasticised gutta-percha techniques
• Use a range of study skills required for Masters level study including; literature searching, critical appraisal, academic writing and referencing

Syllabus

• Endodontologic Science
• Treatment Planning
• Optimal Anaesthesia for the Endodontic Therapy
• Hand Files
• ELM
• Goals of cleaning and shaping
• Torque control motors
• Rotary Instrumentation - the NITI Jamboree
• Rotary Instrumentation - the NITI Jamboree part II
• Rotary Instrumentation - the NITI Jamboree part III
• Chemical Disinfection
• Root canal dressing
• Root canal obturation
• Management of 'flare ups'
• The postendodontic pain management concept
• Antibiotics in endodontic therapy
• The postendodontic rehabilitation
• Adhesive Science
• Previous RCT treated tooth and optimised bleaching approach
• Endo-periodontolgic conundrum (from GBR/GTR to Crown lengthening)
• Endo-prosthetic conundrum: Previous RCT treated tooth – integration in prosthetic concepts
• Occlusal concepts for RCT treated teeth – rehabilitation concepts
• Endodontics for the deciduous tooth
• The caries profunda concept
• Direct pulp capping
• Pulpectomy
• Pulpotomy
• Apexification
• Temporisation
• The Endo-Implantology conundrum

Key Facts

Contact:

Dolores Towers/ Anna Scott

Tel: 02476 522035

Assessment:

• Two written assignments
• Poster presentation

Core/Optional: Core

CATs: 60

Code: TBC

How to apply

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