Evidence‑Based Endodontics: Complex Histological Analysis and Treatment Protocols
Evidence‑Based Endodontics: Complex Histological Analysis and Treatment Protocols
Course overview
Scanning electron microscopy evaluation of root canal treatment – Advanced guidelines by Dr. David Jaramillo.
Microscopic analysis of mechanical preparation, different irrigation techniques, sealer penetration and interfacial adaptation to improve efficacy and endodontic treatment prognosis.
Within the course, you will learn about:
Application and analysis of scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Histological anatomy of the root canal
Diagnosis in endodontics
Modern irrigation techniques
Histological analysis of dentin-pulp complex
Protocols for mechanical treatment and disinfection of root canals
Intraoral sinus tract treatment.
Course lessons
Lesson 1. Dentin-Pulp Complex Responses To Carious Lesions: Microscopic Analysis
Anatomy of Dens evaginatus
Pulpal and periapical diagnosis
Histological analysis of superficial and moderate carious lesions
Histological analysis of deep caries lesion
Pulp exposure due to caries
Crack lines diagnosis with the help of CBCT
Histological analysis of asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis
Biofilm formation within dentinal tubules: histological analysis
Biofilm formation within the root canals: histological analysis
Obturation of lateral root canals: mistakes and how to avoid them
Obturation of root canals in three dimensions: Guidelines.
Lesson 2. Intra and Extraradicular Bacterias Identified by Various Microscopic Techniques
Etiology of pulpal and periradicular disease
Intraoral sinus tract
The over extension of the Gutta-percha: prevention and management
LIVE/DEAD™ BacLight™ bacterial viability for microscopy: application
Histological analysis of clinical cases and identification of pathologies.
Lesson 3. Microbiological and microscopic analysis of the pulp chamber and root canals
Acute and chronic infection
Confocal scanning-laser microscopy
The self defense mechanism against biofilms
Histological anatomy of the root canal
Microbiological analysis of the root canal: before, during, and after treatment
The formation of biofilms in the apical third
Application and analysis of scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
The removal of biofilms
Application and the removal of calcium hydroxide.
Lesson 4. Irrigation of the root canal system: New Trends
The main goals of endodontic therapy
Identification and understanding lateral root canals
Irrigation activation system available in the market
Instrumentation to facilitate irrigation
The ideal endodontic irrigant
The most common irrigants in modern endodontics:
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)
Chlorhexidine (CHX)
EDTA.
The removal of the smear layer
Ultrasonic irrigation
The laminar and turbulent flow of irrigants
Photon induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS)
The EndoUltra® cordless ultrasonic activator
The endovac apical negative pressure irrigation system
Root canal irrigation protocols
Dentin disinfection
The GentleWave® technology
Research and clinical trials on various irrigation mechanisms.
