Endodontics II1

Endodontia II

Course code:9548323

Ana Cristina da Natividade Tavares Mano Azul

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

Theoretical part

  • The student must acquire the knowledge of the physical/chemical properties, application fields and manipulation instructions of the materials used in Endodontics, in an oriented way for their practical application in the clinic.
  • The student should acquire theoretical knowledge that allows the execution of the different works in the pre-clinical classes at a level permitting the beginning of the clinical activity next year.

Practical part

  • The student should acquire practical knowledge that allows the execution of the different works in the pre-clinical classes at a level permitting the beginning of the clinical activity next year.
  • The student should be able to manipulate in an independent way all the necessary equipments and instruments.
  • The student should be able to select and use the necessary instruments for each specific procedure.
Syllabus:
  1. Pulpal and periapical diseases.
  2. Diagnosis and treatment planning. Clinical history, clinical examination, sensitivity pulp tests.
  3. Endodontic treatment in open apex teeth.
  4. Dentin and pulp protection concept (direct/indirect pulp capping and stepwise excavation).
  5. Vital pulp therapy.
  6. Isolation in Endodontics.
  7. Clinical cases discussion.
  8. Pre-clinical classes involving the complete endodontic treatment of 3 acrylic and 1 natural posterior teeth.
 
Suggested Bibliography:
  • Hargreaves KM & Berman L (Eds.) (2016) Cohen´s pathways of the pulp – Expert consult. 11th ed., Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-323-09635-5.
  • Torabinejad M, Fouad A, Walton RE. (2014) Endodontics: Principles and practice. 5th ed., St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier. ISBN: 978-1-4557-5410-6