Author's course of Arnaldo Castellucci
Author's course of Arnaldo Castellucci
Course overview
One of the most famous endodontists in the world - Arnaldo Castellucci - performs his online course on endodontics!
The lecturer will analyze 6 current topics of modern conservative and surgical endodontics:
CBCT in endodontics
Working length determination
MTA usage protocols
Broken files removal
Application of ultrasound
Protocols for microsurgical endodontics.
Course lessons
Lesson 1. Digital endodontics: the use of CBCT in сlinical and surgical endodontics
Digital radiology: the importance of 3D research in endodontics
CBCT: planes and principles of 3D image formation
Limitations of using 2D images
Visualization of anatomical formations on CBCT:
Mental foramen and mental nerve
Dens in dental
Inferior alveolar nerve
Calcification of root canals
Traumatic root injuries
Missed root canals
Internal and external root resorption.
Indications for CBCT before and during surgery.
Lesson 2. Modern techniques to determine an accurate working length in endodontics
Goals of conservative endodontics
Causes of endodontic treatment failures:
under-sealing
hyper sealing.
Methods for determining the working length of root canals:
tactile
X-ray
using the apexlocator
application of paper pin.
Anatomical apex and radiological apex: the main differences
Physical principles of operation of the apexlocator
The role of the file to check the patency.
Lesson 3. Free example. The use of MTA in conservative and surgical endodontics
Evolution and properties of MTA
Indications for the use of MTA in conservative and surgical endodontics
Apical barrier technique
Perforation closure by vertical compaction method
MTA removal: indications and tactics
Protocols for the use of MTA in endodontics:
how to seal an open apex
perforation under the microscope
how to protect a pulp exposure to perform a direct pulp capping
retrograde filling.
Long-term results of using MTA in endodontics.
Lesson 4. Management of instrument fracture
Silver pin extraction: detailed protocols, recommendations, life hacks
Tools for removing broken files from canals
Saving the instrument in the canal: indications
Remove or bypass a broken file: choosing tactics
Factors affecting the removal of broken files
Causes of endodontic instrument fracture
Indications for surgical methods of removal of broken files
Method of removing the cast pin tab
The technique of removing the threaded tab
Methods of extraction of fiberglass pins.
Lesson 5. The use of ultrasonics in conservative and surgical endodontics
Advantages of working with a microscope and ultrasound in endodontics
Indications for the use of ultrasonics in clinical and surgical endodontics
Finishing protocol of the access cavity using ultrasonics
Protocol for creating an access cavity using the example of a central incisor
Overview of various types of ultrasonics and their clinical application
Removal of calcifications from the tooth cavity
Methods of endodontic retreatment with the use of ultrasonics
Broken files: removal protocol
The use of ultrasonics in surgical endodontics.
Lesson 6. Latest developments in microsurgical endodontics
Periodontal dental health: criteria
Periapical curettage vs apectomy
Advantages and importance of using a microscope
The concept of microsurgical endodontics and its differences from endodontic surgery
Protocol of microsurgical operation in endodontics
Causes of endodontic surgery failures
Planning of treatment in endodontic surgery
Limitations of using a 2D image
Fistula: tactics and a scientifically based approach
Application of ultrasonics in retrograde sealing: protocol
Indications and contraindications for endodontic surgery
Histological aspects of endodontic surgery
Flap design: scar-free operations and flaps of choice
Methods of bone grafting during surgery in endodontics
Suture: materials and terms of suture release.
