Module 1
BASIC ENDODONTICS - 1 Day
Basic endodontics course is for newly passed out doctors / freshers who would like to learn and incorporate endodontics into their practice.
- Introduction to basics (Clinically oriented)
- Diagnosis and case selection
- Internal Anatomy of teeth & its clinical significance
- Role of Local Anaesthesia and techniques to relieve pain in Endodontics.
- Access cavity preparation
- Principles of Access opening.
- Basic instruments (relevant instruments will only be explained)
- Access opening procedures for all teeth & errors
- Basic endodontic technique
- Working length determination using radiographic technique
- Root canal instrumentation and Working width. (Hand files only)
- Objective of root canal instrumentation
- Techniques of root canal preparations
- Step back technique.
- Crown down technique.
- Importance of Irrigation in Endodontics
- Obturation of root canal
- Sealers and placement in canal.
- Master cone selection.
- Lateral condensation technique.
Demonstration and Hands on
Access cavity, root canal preparation and obturation on natural teeth using hand file technique.
Module 2
MODERN ENDODONTICS (BASIC - HAND & ROTARY) - 2 DAYS
2 days basic comprehensive Hands-on course is specifically designed for general dental practitioners (GDPs) to enhance their knowledge and clinical skill about Modern Endodontics and advanced Endodontic techniques.
Day 1
- Introduction to basics (Clinically oriented)
- Diagnosis and case selection
- Internal Anatomy of teeth & its clinical significance
- Role of Local Anaesthesia and techniques to relieve pain in endodontics.
- Endodontic radiology and diagnosis.
- Access cavity preparation
- Principles of Access opening.
- Basic instruments (relevant instruments will only be explained)
- Access opening procedures for all teeth & errors
- Anatomic variations
- Straight-line access
- Coronal flare - Radicular access. Key to successful cleaning and shaping
- Basic endodontic technique-Tapered Hand Instruments, Uniform taper
- Working length determination & apex locator
- Radiographic techniq and working of apex locator.
- Importance of Irrigation in Endodontics
- Protocol for vital and non- vital teeth in detail (which, when and why)
- Benefits of Ca(OH)2, NaOCI, EDTA
- Objective of root canal instrumentation
- Techniques of root canal preparation
- Management of curved and calcified canals.
- Sealers and placement in canal
- Master cone selection.
- Single cone technique.
- Lateral condensation technique.
- Sealers and placement in canal
- Master cone selection.
- Single cone technique.
- Lateral condensation technique.
Demonstration and Hands on
Access cavity, root canal preparation and obturation on natural teeth using hand pro taper technique
Day 2
- Management of flare-ups
- Introduction and basics of rotary endodontics
- All about taper, speed reduction, torque(Simplified and clinically oriented only)
- Pro taper technique explained and demonstrated in detail
Demonstration and Hands on
Access cavity, root canal preparation and obturation on natural teeth using Rotary Pro taper technique