Information Package

Ph.D. on Treatment of Dental Diseases and Endodontics

ENDO659

PROBLEM SOLVING IN ENDODONTICS

Course Code
ENDO659
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
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 problems and them solving in root canal therapy in an advanced level.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components1 Problems in the assessment of success and failure into endodontic treatment 2 Problems in radiographic technique and interpretation 3 Problems in tooth isolation and access cavity 4 Problems in locating fine and calcified canals 5 Problems in canal cleaning and shaping 6 Problems in root canal obturation 7 Problems in nonsurgical root canal treatment 8 Problems in periodontal support 9 Problems in managing endodontic emergencies 10 Problems in root resorption and fractured teeth 11 Problems in pulpal-periodontal interrelationships 12 Problems in resorting endodontically treated teeth 13 Literature 14 Literature
Course DescriptionThis course reviews the problems and them solving in root canal therapy.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Problems in the assessment of success and failure into endodontic treatment
2nd Week Problems in radiographic technique and interpretation
3rd Week Problems in tooth isolation and access cavity
4th Week Problems in locating fine and calcified canals
5th Week Problems in canal cleaning and shaping
6th Week Problems in root canal obturation
7th Week Problems in nonsurgical root canal treatment
8th Week Problems in periodontal support
9th Week Problems in managing endodontic emergencies
10th Week Problems in root resorption and fractured teeth
11th Week Problems in pulpal-periodontal interrelationships
12th Week Problems in resorting endodontically treated teeth
13th Week Literature
14th Week Literature
Recommended or Required Reading(1) James L Gutmann, Thom C Dumsha, Paul E Lovdahl, Eric J Hovland, Problem Solving in Endodontics, 5th Edition, 2010
(2) Stephen Cohen, Kenneth M Hargreaves, Pathways of the Pulp, 11th Edition, 2016
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
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 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 7 7
Course hours 14 1 14
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 5 5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2.5 2.5
Homework 1 1 1
Project 1 2 2
Performance Practice 1 14 14
Total Work Load88.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.95
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7 X