Advanced Endodontics
Certificate In Advanced Endodontics [PGCert]
Endodontics plays a vital role in our daily practising lives. Aspire Dental Academy is proud to present the ‘Advanced Endodontic’ programme for general dental practitioners.
The aim of this course is to provide a contemporary account of Endodontology which will enable general dental practitioners to develop the skills necessary to provide high standards of care for patients requiring endodontic treatment.
The programme format will involve a combination of lectures, case discussions, however the main emphasis is on hands-on training.
Practical skills shall be cultivated within a skills laboratory principally by demonstration and 1:1 tutoring from experienced specialist clinicians.
It is appreciated that students may vary in their ability and experience; hence the teaching will be tailored as far as possible to the students’ requirements.
Course handouts and comprehensive course literature is included in the cost.
Course Description
Dental Anatomy & Access Cavities
Theory:
- Introduction
- Support structure
- Record keeping and medico-legal issues
- Endodontic assessment
- Dental anatomy
- Endodontic access cavities & straight line Access
- Letter writing and consent
Hands On:
- Creating straight line access cavities in teeth including incisors, Premolars &
molars
Aims and Objectives:
- To revise and understand basic dental anatomy & how this relates to
access cavity design
- To develop expertise in thoroughly assessing teeth
- To understand that access cavity is the fundamental premise for success
in endodontics
- To develop deep expertise in preparation for endodontics
- To ensure record keeping, consent and communication is optimised
Day 1
The Dentine-Pulp Complex
Theory:
- The structure and function of the dentine-pulp complex
- Pulp physiology and pathology
- Endodontic diagnosis
- Emergency & acute pain control (local anaesthetic techniques)
- The role of systemic antibiotics & other systemic & local medications
- Radiographic assessment
Hands On:
- Surgery preparation
- Radiographic techniques
- Endodontic isolation
- Access cavity refinement with detailed dental anatomy
- Coronal decontamination
Aims and Objectives:
- To understand the goals of the first stages in treatment
- To understand the essential role of rubber dam isolation
- To accurately assess radiographs
- To develop access cavity design & decontaminate the coronal 1/3rd
Day 2
Principles of Canal Disinfection & Preparation I
Theory:
- Special tests & advanced imaging processes (CBCT)
- Irrigation & disinfection techniques
- Chelating agents
- Inter-appointment dressing techniques
- Working length assessment
- Apex locators & radiographs
- Accessing the apex
Hands on:
- Access & preparation of the canal using hand files
- Introduction to rotary & reciprocating systems on the market
- Problem solving with ledges, perforations & anomalies
- Irrigation & disinfection techniques
- Canal preparation – extending from the coronal 1/3rd to the apex
Aims and Objectives:
- To understand and implement anatomy into canal preparation
- To extend preparation from the coronal 1/3rd to the apex
- To understand the importance of patency & how to achieve it
- To utilise highly effective irrigation agents & techniques
- To understand various preparation technique systems
Day 3
Principles of Canal Preparation II
Theory:
- Cleaning & shaping the root canal
- Apical gauging & preparation
Hands On:
- Development of cleaning & preparation techniques
- How to ensure maximal disinfection at the apex
- How to ensure you achieve patency & fill to the apical constriction
Aims and Objectives:
- To increase understanding of working length assessment
- To develop understanding of apical gauging
- To consolidate & enhance canal preparation techniques
Day 4
Obturation
Theory:
- Root canal obturation
- Warm vertical techniques
- Schilder techniques
- Cold lateral techniques
- Epidemiology
Hands On:
- Obturation techniques
- Cold Lateral Condensation
- Thermal methods of obturation
- Detailed use of the obturation armamentarium
- Providing an immediate coronal seal
Aims and Objectives:
- To develop understanding of obturation techniques
- Understand & practice a variety of techniques including thermal
obturation
Day 5
Endodontic Re-treatment
Theory
- Procedural Errors
- Removal of root canal blockages
- Removal of incumbent failed endodontic obturation material
- Removal of posts/silver points & separated instruments
- Management of very calcified canals
Hands On:
- Removal of old gutta percha
- Optimisation of obturation techniques
- Access to WL of very calcified teeth
- Removal of posts & fractured instruments
Aims and Objectives:
- To understand & overcome common problems in endodontics
- To understand & overcome iatrogenic & anatomical problems
- How to remove old failed endodontic material & disinfect a previously
root treated canal
- To perfect obturation techniques
Day 6
Trauma Management
Theory:
- Understand the pathophysiology of dental trauma
- Luxation
- Fractures
- Root fractures
- Avulsions
- Understand root development
- Accurately assess prognosis & ensure best practice in management strategy
- Trauma
Hands On:
- Comprehensive endodontic management of traumatically compromised teeth.
- Using MTA to restore perforations & teeth with open apices
Aims and Objectives:
- To ensure best practice is adopted
- To ensure delegates understand where and how to access latest evidence
in this highly litigious area
- To practice & perfect endodontic techniques for traumatised teeth
Day 7
Endodontic Consolidation
Theory
- Revision of previously taught and practiced material
- Case discussions
- Management of post operative pain –prediction & avoidance
Hands On:
- Comprehensive practice of endodontics from start to finish
Aims and Objectives
- To ensure techniques are honed with deep expertise
- Problem solving from previous days
Day 8
Restorative Aspects of Endodontically Treated Teeth I & II
Theory
- Periodontal assessment
- Restorative assessment
- Posts
- Dismantling restorations
- Direct restorations
- In-direct restorations
- Tooth whitening
- Access through existing restorations
Hands On:
- Direct and indirect posts
- Direct and indirect crowns
- Cutting back and tooth whitening techniques
- Coronal dismantling
Aims and Objectives:
- To give deep understanding of the restorative options for endodontically
treated teeth
- To give deep skills in tooth preparation & post preparation
- To develop skills in conventional & adhesive preparations
- To develop skill in access through or removal of existing restorations
Day 9 & Day 10
