Endodontics I
Endodontia I
Course code:9548321
Ana Cristina da Natividade Tavares Mano Azul
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
Theoretical part:
- The student must acquire the knowledge of the physical/chemical properties, application fields and manipulation instructions of the materials used in Endodontics, in an oriented way for their practical application in the clinic.
- The student should acquire theoretical knowledge that allows the execution of the different works in the pre-clinical classes at a level permitting the beginning of the clinical activity next year.
Practical part:
- The student should acquire practical knowledge that allows the execution of the different works in the pre-clinical classes at a level permitting the beginning of the clinical activity next year.
- The student should be able to manipulate in an independent way all the necessary equipments and instruments.
- The student should be able to select and use the necessary instruments for each specific procedure.
Syllabus:
- Anatomical review of the pulp chamber, root canals and apical region. Variations in internal anatomy.
- Endodontics instruments.
- Endodontic access openings.
- Endodontic radiography.
- Root canal location. Methods to determine the working length. References.
- Biomechanics and instrumentation of root canals.
- Irrigation in Endodontics: solutions and techniques.
- Root canal obturation. Materials and techniques.
Suggested Bibliography:
- Hargreaves KM & Berman L (Eds.) (2016) Cohen´s pathways of the pulp – Expert consult. 11th ed., Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-323-09635-5.
- Torabinejad M, Fouad A, Walton RE (2014) Endodontics: Principles and practice. 5th ed. Elsevier. ISBN: 978-1-4557-5410-6.