CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY AND ENDODONTICS II
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- Versione italiana
- Academic year
- 2018/2019
- Teacher
- RENATA VECCHIATINI
- Credits
- 5
- Didactic period
- Secondo Semestre
- SSD
- MED/28
Training objectives
- The objectives of this teaching block are:
-Root shaping techniques learning, both manual and mechanical, disinfection and root canal filling.
-Indications for restoration of endodontically treated tooth: choice critical clinical between different techniques of restoration and relative clinical procedures.
The student after lessons will have to demonstrate knowledge and ability to understanding considering specific topics:
- basic knowledge of Root shaping techniques, both manual and mechanical, disinfection and root canal filling.
- indications/contraindications to the use of materials and techniques in endodontic practice.
- diagnostic criteria and prognostic factors related to clinical cases complexity. Prerequisites
- Students should have adequate knowledge on oral anatomy and histology, oral microbiology and immunology, oral pathology, physiology, Anestesiology, pharmacology, dental materials.
Course programme
- Endodontic microbiology immunity response. Irrigants and their use.
The endo-periodontal relationships: pathology, diagnosis, therapy, prognosis.
Endodontics shaping: mechanical instrumentation.
The Ni-Ti alloy. The mechanical characteristics of the Ni-Ti instruments to increase conicity.
·Use of endodontic handpiece, fracture prevention of endodontic instruments, perfuration in endodontics.
Endodontic system guttapercha filling: ¿continuous heat wave techinque
Endodontic system guttapercha filling: ¿the Thermafil system
Endo-Perio lesions
Endodontics .
Endodontici failures and retreatment.
Endodontic sealing after filling: prognosis and follow up.
Direct and indirect techniques techinque for dental restoration: critical choice between materials and techniques.
Bleaching of not vital teeth. Didactic methods
- Lectures; practical sessions under tutor supervision; preclinical and clinical sessions.
“Problem-Based- Learning” (PBL) system will be applied during the clinical and hands on training. Learning assessment procedures
- The final mark is expressed in number between 18 and 30 (with/without appreciation). It will consider many activities:
-Intermediate tests marks during the course of conservative dentistry and endodontics I and II ( written and oral exams , provided at the end of each six-month teaching block );
-outcome of pre-clinical exercises carried out during the course of Conservative dentistry and endodontics I and II;
-final oral exam ( presentation of works realized during pre - clinical sessions , discussion about clinical cases observed during clinical activities, theoretical knowledges about contents covered during lectures). Reference texts
- Emanuele Ambu, Manuale illustrato di endodonzia, Ed Masson
Manuale di endodonzia. SIE. Ed Masson-Edra
Castellucci, Endodontics, Ed. Odont. Il Tridente, Firenze.
Cohen, Burns, Pathway to the pulp, Ed. St. Louis (ultima edizione)
Seltzer & Bender, Dental Pulp, Quintessence Pub Co.
