Endodontics: from classic protocols to extreme
Endodontics: from classic protocols to extreme
Course overview
Collection of experience in 7 online lessons from world-class endodontic specialists.
On the course, which is dedicated to contemporary issues of endodontic treatment, you will learn:
Vital pulp therapy methods
The gold standard for determining the working length of a root canal
Protocols for removing broken files
How to efficiently detect, prepare, and obturate MB2 and C-shaped canals
Endodontic retreatment protocols.
Course lessons
Lesson 1. Easy techniques for broken file retrieval. Introductory lesson
Diagnosis and treatment planning for file removal
What determines success in broken file retrieval and removal
Do you need to remove every single broken file?
СBCT in broken file removal
File removal depending on the location in the root canal
Concept of ultrasonic broken file removal
Key preparation technique
Key predictable removal technique
Using a microscope - quality assurance of broken file removal
Materials for broken file removal
Solutions for extracting file fragments.
Lesson 2. Easy techniques for broken file retrieval
Diagnosis and treatment planning for file removal
What determines success in broken file retrieval and removal
Do you need to remove every single broken file?
СBCT in broken file removal
File removal depending on the location in the root canal
Concept of ultrasonic broken file removal
Key preparation technique
Key predictable removal technique
Using a microscope - quality assurance of broken file removal
Materials for broken file removal
Solutions for extracting file fragments
Root canal preparation protocol for broken files retrieval
"Dancing" and "flexing" breakage: differences
Clinical tips for broken file retrieval.
Lesson 3. Endodontic retreatment: modern approaches
Criteria for endodontic treatment (Strindberg): success and failure
Successful endodontic treatment:
From the point of view of science
From the dentist's point of view
From the patient's point of view.
Treatment prognosis: communication with the patient
Criteria for success and failure of implantation
Clinical possibilities of saving tooth
Diagnosis: differential diagnosis:
Vertical tooth fracture
Periodontal problem
Pulp necrosis.
Saving of severely destroyed teeth:
Surgical crown lengthening
Tooth extrusion.
The periapical process: diagnosis and treatment planning
Selective treatment: pros and cons
The size of the inflammatory process: prognosis for saving tooth
Materials for retrograde filling
Surgical template for apical surgery
Tooth replantation: a clinical example.
Lesson 4. Pulpal preservation - new platforms & parameters of treatment based on science
Tasks of endodontic treatment
Historical aspects of endodontics
Pulpotomy: partial and full
Modern pulp preservation tactics
Diagnosis of pulp diseases
Partial pulpotomy: benefits
Histological aspects of pulpotomy
Biological approach: advantages
Prospects for the treatment of deep caries
Materials for pulpotomy
Current treatment prospects.
Lesson 5. The apical terminus - an historical battle that challenges contemporary applications
The complexities of apical anatomy: choice of treatment tactics
Understanding of root canals: historical aspects
The result of endodontic treatment: factors
Biological aspects of root canal treatment
Healing of periapical tissues: conditions
Protrusion of gutta-percha for the apex: tactics
Basic principles of root canal treatment
Apical «barbarians" and "pulpophiles": differences in concepts
The concept of apical patency: significance for the outcome of treatment
Canal length:
Criteria for determining
Radiological parameters
Apexlocator application.
Overfill and flush fill: advantages and disadvantages
Types of periapical healing
Tissue response to the filling materials
"Cement canals": the concept and its meaning.
Lesson 6. Extreme in endodontics or C-root canals
Melton and Fan classifications
Anatomic features: cross section, diameter, danger zones
Unexpected findings, urban legends and real dangers
Clinical and radiographic hints for early or late identification
Problems of instrumentation, cleaning and obturation and different solutions depending on variable armamentarium at clinic’s disposal
Scrubbing instruments as possible choice
Scientific researches and clinical experience
Hard choice of post endodontic tooth restoration
Cases, cases, cases.
Lesson 7. MB2 in the life of an endodontist
Prevalence, Incidence,Symmetry and Clinical reality
Primary root canal treatment vs retreatment
Possible configurations and Topographical leads
Analysis of Periapical X-rays and CBCTs
Clinical tips and tricks
Literature review and Clinical cases.
Lesson 8. From vital pulp therapy to anatomically directed root treatment – everything is changing
Prevention of periapical inflammation
Reversible and irreversible pulpitis: diagnosis
Pathogenesis of pulp inflammation
Irreversible pulpitis: tactics
Direct and indirect pulp capping
Calcium hydroxide: mechanism of action and benefits
Material properties: bioceramic vs calcium hydroxide
Types of bioceramics and their properties
Vital pulp therapy: methods
Success of endodontic treatment: criteria
SAF system: advantages
XP-Endo®: properties
Root canal obturation: materials and tools.
