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Advanced Endodontics
Fourth Year Elective Course - 2002
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Director:
Dr. Ricardo
Caicedo
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Other Instructors:
Dr. Chip Simon (Lecture
Case selection)
Dr. WB Johnson
Dr. R Lemon
Dr. Lisa Germain
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Total
Clock Hours:
Lecture hours: 10
Laboratory hours: 10
Final
case presentation: 2Hours
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Lectures
1. Teeth and Pulpal Anatomy, Isolation, Access
Preparation
Electronic Determination of Working Length
2.
New Concepts of Canal Instrumentation
3. Contemporary Perspectives on Root Canal Obturation
4. Management of Dento-Alveolar Trauma
5. Case Selection
6. Final
Case Presentation
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1.0
1.0 Entry
Level Skills or Prerequisites
Successful
completion of ah third year courses; advancement to the
fourth year; selection into this course
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2.0 Text and Materials
Required texts:
PRINCIPLES and PRACTICE of ENDODONTICS, Walton and
Torabinejad
ENDODONTICS, Ingle and Bakland
Required material:
1. 4
extracted teeth mounted in resin
2. Full assortment of rotary files: ProFile,
(4 packs, Bookstore)
3. High speed handpiece with endodontic acces
opening burs
4. Contra angle, reduction
5. 3 Extra long tapered Endo Z Bur, for
access outline
6. Endo Ray, for Radiographic technique
7. Apex Locator (Root ZX, Endex provided)
8. Trifecta System (Provided)
9. Ultrafil Guttapercha canules, Succesfil
syringes
10. Armamentarium
required for Preclinical Endodontics
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3.0 Introduciton
3.1
Purpose: This course is intended to enhance
endodontics skills and expand the scope of treatment skills;
students will receive training in more challenging
situations including molar therapy, retreatment, difficult
access preparation, and optional obturation methods
including warm vertical condensation and Thermafil, Ultrafil
Trifecta.
3.2 Rationale: The endodontics clinic has been
modernized with “state of the art” equipment.
Undergraduate students should be exposed to the newest
concepts of endodontic therapy.
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4.0
Competencies
4.1 Instructional Objectives
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a. to learn endodontic treatment of more
complex teeth
b. to
Learn alternate Obturation techniques
c. to
learn retreatment methods (gutta percha)
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to learn to use state of the art endodontic equipment
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5.0 Instructional Sessions
5.1
Teeth and Pulpal Anatomy, Access Preparation- the student
will be able to:
Review the most common morphologic variations of the
pulp
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Understand the importance of preserving the tooth structure.
Identify
the proper instruments for access design.
5.2 The Electronic Determination of Working Length –
the student should be able to:
Have the ability to determine accurately the length
of the teeth.
Use the apex locator, an important tool in endodontic
therapy
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Minimize
radiation exposure through effective xray technique.
5.3 New
concepts of Canal Instrumentation- the student will be able
to:
Underestand the importance of rubber dam isolation
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Review the objectives for cleaning and shaping the root
canals.
Understand step by step the crown down technique
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Recognize
the importance of use an ideal irrigant
during cleaning and shaping canals.
5.4 Contemporary Perspectives on Root Canal Obturation-
the student, upon course completion, will be able to:
Recognize the contemporary aspects of the
conventional obturation methods and use the newer ones such
us Thermafil, Ultrafil, Sucessfill
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Identify the criteria for an ideal sealer cement
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Describe the different methods of removing obturation
materials for retreatment.
5.5 Management
of Dento-Alveolar Trauma- the student will be able to:
Recognize the complexity of treatment options and follow-up
procedures associated with dental trauma
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Review the classification of dental injuries
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Identify
criteria for success or failure of the various treatment
modalities.
5.16 Case
selection: (to be announced)
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6.0
Evaluation
Attendance of all lecture sessions
20%
Completion of all laboratory projects
20%
Assist residents (2 cases)
20%
Clinical cases (2 minimum)
40%
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7.0 Attendance
Attendance
is mandatory for all courses in the dental, dental hygiene
and dental laboratory technology programs at LSU School of
Dentistry. The LSU School of Dentistry attendance policies
for didactic, pre-clinical and clinical courses are included
in the LSUSD STUDENT HANDBOOK OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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