Information Package

Program of Dentistry (English 30%)

DHF430

ENDODONTICS

Course Code
DHF430
Semester
Fourth Year
Theory+Practice
(1-0) + 0
ECTS
1
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Year
ECTS1
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Defines clinical signs and symptoms for differential diagnosis of endodontic pain.
  2. Plans treatment by considering endodontic treatment and periodontal tissue relations.
  3. Lists the treatment stages by considering the pathophysiology of teeth with periapical lesions.
  4. Defines the protocol to be followed in cases where root canal treatment needs to be renewed.
  5. Explains the situations that require endodontic approach in traumatic dental injuries.
  6. Explains the treatment by counting the causes of root resorption.
  7. Defines multidisciplinary approaches by evaluating the situations where apical resection should be applied.
  8. Explains the treatment by counting the causes of tooth discoloration.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsHealing after root canal treatment Bleaching discolored teeth Management of root resorption Case studies Apexification and apexogenesis Restoration after endodontic therapy Failure in endodontic therapy and their solutions Retratment Endodontic surgery Periodontal-endodontic considerations Orthodontic-endodontic considerations Geriatric endodontics
Course DescriptionThis course reviews the basic knowledge in endodontics and endodontic curriculum in preparation for graduation.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Healing after root canal treatment
2nd Week Healing after root canal treatment
3rd Week Bleaching discolored teeth
4th Week Bleaching discolored teeth
5th Week Management of root resorption
6th Week Case studies
7th Week Apexification and apexogenesis
8th Week Apexification and apexogenesis
9th Week Restoration after endodontic therapy
10th Week Failure in endodontic therapy and their solutions
11th Week Midterm
12th Week Retratment
13th Week Retratment
14th Week Endodontic surgery
15th Week Endodontic surgery
16th Week Periodontal-endodontic considerations
17th Week Geriatric endodontics
18th Week Geriatric endodontics
Recommended or Required Reading(1) Stephen Cohen, Kenneth M Hargreaves, Pathways of the Pulp, Ninth Edition, 2006
(2) Mahmoud Torabinejad Richad E Walton, Principles and Practice of Endodontics, Forth Edition, 2009
(3) James L Gutmann, Thom C Dumsha, Paul E Lovdahl, Eric J Hovland, Problem Solving in Endodontics, Third Edition, 1997
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 60
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 10 1 10
Course hours 16 1 16
Preparation for Midterm exam 10 1 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load38
Total Work Load / 30 (h)1.26
ECTS Credit of the Course1
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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