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1. 422 RDSClinical Endodontic Procedures Course Director
Dr Ebtissam Al-Madi
2. Endodontics That branch of dentistry concerned with the morphology, physiology, and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. 2 Introduction to Clinical Endodontics E. Al-Madi
3. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular tissues.
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4. Skills to acquire in 433 RDS Develop a systematic approach to diagnosis of endodontic pain by organizing clinical findings, symptoms and pain history. 4 Introduction to Clinical Endodontics E. Al-Madi
5. Clinically record the status of the pulpal and periapical tissue through clinical and radiographic examinations. 5 Introduction to Clinical Endodontics E. Al-Madi
6. Utilize endodontic tests to determine pulp vitality.
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7. Establish a differential diagnosis of odontogenic and non-odontogenic pain. 7 Introduction to Clinical Endodontics E. Al-Madi
8. Establish a differential diagnosis between endodontic and periodontal disease.
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9. Be familiar with major pulpal and periapical pathology and their sign and symptoms.
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10. Plan and deliver routine non-surgical endodontic treatment to patients with pulpal and periapical disease.
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11. Select or differentiate cases for treatment or referral based on knowledge, experience and ability.
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12. Determine the prognosis of the treated tooth
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13. Recognize the need for endodontic surgery in appropriate cases. 13 Introduction to Clinical Endodontics E. Al-Madi
14. Identify the need for adjunctive procedures subsequent to endodontic therapy.
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15. Plan and refer case for appropriate restoration.
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16. Recall treated patients, and be aware of the value of post-operative follow-up (recall), and continuing prognosis.
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17. Diagnose, evaluate and perform retreatment on suitable cases.
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18. Be exposed to trauma cases, emergency cases, endo-perio cases, bleaching and preventive therapy cases.
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19. Exposure to new endodontic technologies; such as apex locators, rotary instrumentation, innovations in irrigation, and contemporary obturation techniques.
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20. Previously in 322 RDS
21. Theory-322 Case Selection, Indication & Contraindication to Endodontic therapy
Endodontic Instruments and Isolation
Endodontic Access Opening
Root Canal Preparation
Root Canal Filling materials and Obturation
Endodontic Radiography and Local Anesthesia 21 Introduction to Clinical Endodontics E. Al-Madi
22. Theory-322 Intracanal Medication
Endodontic Mishaps
Histology and Physiology of the Pulp
Microbiology and Immunology
Pulp Reaction to Caries and Dental Procedures
Pulpal Diseases
Periradicular Disease 22 Introduction to Clinical Endodontics E. Al-Madi
23. Practical- 322 Minimum 3 anterior roots
Minimum 2 premolar roots (including two-canal premolar)
Minimum 4 molar teeth 23 Introduction to Clinical Endodontics E. Al-Madi
24. 422 RDS Clinical Endodontic Procedures Overview
25. Theoretical components Clinical Diagnostic Procedure
Preparation for Clinical Endodontic Therapy
Clinical Endodontics
Endodontic Re-treatment
Restoration of Endodontically treated teeth
Endodontic Emergency Treatment 25 Introduction to Clinical Endodontics E. Al-Madi
26. Traumatic Dental Injuries
Endodontic-Periodontal Relation
Prognosis of Root Canal Therapy
Endodontic Surgery
Discoloration and Bleaching
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27. Clinical Requirements A minimum of:
Two (2) single rooted teeth:
U/L anterior, or U/L premolar
One (1) premolar with two canals
Three (3) molars:
U/L 1st + 2nd molars
NO 3rd molars
Retreatment case
Two (2) recall case:
From your own cases, must be restored
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28. Required Textbook Principles & Practice of Endodontics
Walton & Torabinejad
3rd ed (2002) 28 Introduction to Clinical Endodontics E. Al-Madi
29. Grading Theory = 50%
Assignments (5)
Quizzes (5)
Oral exam (10)
Midterm (10)
Final (20)
Clinic =50%
Attendance (2)
Requirements (45)
Daily knowledge evaluation (3)
Bonus = (+5)
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31. Clinical Requirements Point system to include:
Difficulty of case (patient factor)
Number of canals
Curvature of the canals
Accessibility of the tooth
Retreatment case (removal of GP)
Caries control
Vital pulp therapy
Extra procedure (build-up, gingivectomy, etc.)
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32. Initial access and pulp extirpation
Completed case (all endodontically involved teeth in pt)
Partial procedures (incomplete pt’s)
Restoration of case
recall
Cases that are of poor quality, and considered for retreatment will not be credited as requirements.
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33. Clinical Protocol (Attendance =2) Prompt attendance.
Clean & tidy attire & clinic.
Infection control measures.
Patient must be booked.
Working without a rubber dam is prohibited.
Every procedure & file must be signed before 4:30pm.
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34. Clinical Protocol You are not allowed to leave the clinical hall before 4:30 P.M.
You must be ready for the step you are going to perform that day. (Daily Knowledge=3)
Present cases to the course director as soon as you finish the case.
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35. Clinical Forms Start check must be signed BEFORE any procedure.
Instructor's signature for each step.
Sign each procedure as soon as you perform it.
Fill in all fields of your endodontic form.
Complete set of radiographs.
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38. Expectations (i.e. How to ACE this course) Read lectures daily (weekly)
Prepare yourself for clinic (know what you are doing + why- have all your materials ready)
Plan ahead for clinics- use your time wisely
Preview next week lesson
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39. Today’s Clinic Everyone will have a pt, or practice on each other:
Take a history
Fill out forms
Take radiographs
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40. Today’s Assignment Start your log book
Review Ch. 2 + 3
Biology of the dental pulp and periradicular tissues
Pulp and periradicular pathosis
Review syllabus 40 Introduction to Clinical Endodontics E. Al-Madi
41. Next lesson- Preview Clinical Diagnostic Procedure
Pulpal responses to testing methods
Documentation of pulpal responses and related data
Diagnostic perplexities (sinus tract, numbness, persistent discomfort, cracked tooth syndrome, idiopathic tooth resorption, and failure cases)
Systematic approach to endodontic diagnosis
Diagnosis and treatment planning
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