Information Package

Ph.D. on Treatment of Dental Diseases and Endodontics

ENDO653

ROOT CANAL PREPARATION IN ENDODONTICS

Course Code
ENDO653
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Students who have successfully completed this course will be able to learn the classification, physical properties of instrument and cleaning and shaping techniques of root canals in endodontics in an advanced level.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components1 Classification of endodontic instruments used for canal preparation 2 Physical properties of instruments used for canal preparation 3 Hand and rotary instruments used for canal preparation 4 Hand and rotary instruments used for canal preparation 5 Sonic and ultrasonic instruments 6 Measure of root canal length 7 Root canal preparation techniques 8 Root canal preparation techniques 9 Root canal irrigation 10 Root canal disinfection 11 Procedural errors during root canal preparation 12 Literature 13 Literature 14 Literature
Course DescriptionThis course reviews the classification, physical properties of instrument and cleaning and shaping techniques of root canals in endodontics.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Classification of endodontic instruments used for canal preparation
2nd Week Physical properties of instruments used for canal preparation
3rd Week Hand and rotary instruments used for canal preparation
4th Week Hand and rotary instruments used for canal preparation
5th Week Sonic and ultrasonic instruments
6th Week Measure of root canal length
7th Week Root canal preparation techniques
8th Week Root canal preparation techniques
9th Week Root canal irrigation
10th Week Root canal disinfection
11th Week Procedural errors during root canal preparation
12th Week Literature
13th Week Literature
14th Week Literature
Recommended or Required Reading(1) Franklin S Weine, Endodontic Therapy, 6th Edition, 2004
(2) Bergenholtz G, Horsted-Bindslev P, Reit C, Textbook of Endodontology, 2018
(3) Stephen Cohen, Kenneth M Hargreaves, Pathways of the Pulp, 11th Edition, 2016
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Practice 1 10
Project 1 10
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 14 7 98
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 4 4
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2.5 2.5
Homework 1 2 2
Project 1 1 1
Performance Practice 1 2 2
Total Work Load148.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.95
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X