Fourth Year

Course No.
423 RSD

Course Title
Pre-Clinical Endodontics

Contact Hours Theory Practical

2 2

Credits
4

Course Description
Introduction: The scope of the course includes preparing the third year students to understand, recognize, diagnose and successfully treat pulpally involved or potentially involved teeth. Important fundamentals are stressed with emphasis on the correlation between basic clinical and biological principles. The course will have two main components: 1. Classroom lecture series, which correlates clinical with biological principles of endodontics. 2. Laboratory exercise to perform endodontic treatment on mounted extracted human teeth.

Course Objectives: Based on the content of the lecture series, laboratory exercises and recommended reading material, this course is expected to: 1. Prepare the student to demonstrate clear understanding of the morphology of the pulpal spaces. 2. Prepare the student to demonstrate the ability to state the theoretical and biological principles of every endodontic clinical procedure. 3. Prepare the student to demonstrate competency in performing fundamental operative procedures in the field of endodontics. 4. Prepare the student to demonstrate adequate knowledge of the dental materials and instruments used in endodontics. 5. Prepare the student to demonstrate the ability to recognize the different levels of sophistication and complexity of endodontic cases that his patients present. 6. Prepare the student to a level where he will be able to evaluate his own clinical competency and know the extent of his diagnosis, treatment planning and

operative capabilities. Therefore, he will not be hesitant in seeking the counsel of a specialist or a colleague.

Course Contents: Case Selection and Treatment Planning Endodontic Instruments and Isolations Endodontic Access Opening Root Canal Preparation Root Canal Filling Materials and Obturation Endodontic Radiography and Local Anesthesia Intracanal Medication Endodontic Mishaps Histology and Physiology of the Pulp Microbiology and Immunology Pulp Reaction to Caries and Dental Procedures Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Pulpal Disease Pre-Radicular Disease

Teaching Methodology: Lectures Practical Sessions Recommended reading Materials

Assessment Tools: I. a. b. c. d. II. Practical Daily work (12 prokects) Practical assessments (2) Practical midterm (1) Final practical 50% 5% 5% 10% 30% 50% 30% 5% 5% 10%

Written (didactic) a. Quizzes b. Oral Exam c. Midterm d. Final Exam

Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials

1. Pathways of the Pulp, 9th Edition, S.Cohen, and K.M. Hargreaves, K. Keiser; Mosby, 2006. Endodontics, 5th Ed. J.I. Ingle and L.K. Backland, 2002

Fifth Year
Course No.
523 RSD

Course Title
Clinical Endodontics

Contact Hours Theory Clinic

1 2

Credits
3

Course Description
Introduction: Goal: To train students to perform clinical aspects of endodontic therapy with emphasis on integrating clinical and biological principles. The students will be trained to treat endodontically involved anterior and posterior teeth. In addition, they will be trained to manage endodontic emergencies. Course Components: 523 RSD is a Lecture and Clinical course where students have to recognize, diagnose, and treat pulpally involved teeth. In addition, students have to relate endodontics to various dental disciplines.

Course Objectives: At the completion of 523 RSD, students should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Be familiar with the proper use of all endodontic forms used in the clinic. Develop a systematic approach to the diagnosis of endodontic pain. Organize clinical findings, symptoms and pain history to determine a diagnosis. Develop tests to determine pulp vitality 9cold test, cavity test and others). Diagnose, plan and deliver routine non-surgical endodontic treatment to patients with pulpal and periradicular disease. 6. Organize a systematic diagnostic procedure to differentiate different pulpal diseases. 7. Clinically record the status of pulpal and periradicular tissues through clinical and radiographic examinations.

8. Be familiar with major pulpal and periradicular pathology and their signs and symptoms.

9. Develop a differential diagnosis between endodontic and periodontal disease. 10. Develop a differential diagnosis between endodontic and non-endodontic disease. 11. Take necessary radiographs to interpret osseous changes related to pulpal and periradicular pathology. 12. Select or differentiate cases for treatment or referral based on knowledge, experience and difficulty. 13. Determine the prognosis for the endodontically treated tooth and the possibility of endodontic surgery. 14. Identify the need for appropriate adjunctive procedures subsequent to endodontic therapy. 15. Refer the case for final restoration. 16. Be aware of the value of post-operative follow-up (recall) and the possibility of performing root canal re-treatment. 17. Be familiar with some of the new technology in Endodontic i.e. apex locators.

Course Contents: Clinical Diagnostic Procedures Preparation for Clinical Endodontics Therapy Clinical Endodontics Endodontics Re-Treatmenrt Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth Endodontic Emergency Treatment Teeth Traumatic Injuries I, II Endo-Perio Relationship Prognosis of Root Canal Therapy Endodontic Surgery Discoloration and Bleaching New trends in Endodontics

Teaching Methodology: Lectures Clinical Sessions Homework Assignments

Seminars and Tutorials (Optional)

Assessment Tools: The student will be evaluated on: Mid-term Examination .10% Final Examination 30% Clinical Skills and Knowledge 50% Oral Examination . 5% Quizzes .

Recommended Books, References & Teaching Materials I. II. Pathways of the Pulp, Cohen S. and Hargeraves K., 9th Edition, 2006. Problem solving in endodontics, prevention, identification and management. By: Gutman JL and Lovdahl PE. 4th Edition, 2006.