Preclinical and Clinical Course in Endodontics

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:3.00

Study Course Accepted:04.03.2024 15:24:13

Study Course Information
Course Code:		ZTMVK_059		LQF level:		Level 7
Credit Points:		4.00		ECTS:		6.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine		Target Audience:		Dentistry
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Aleksandra Kārkle
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, tskrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67455560
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		5	Lecture Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		20
Classes (count)		10	Class Length (academic hours)		3	Total Contact Hours of Classes		30
Total Contact Hours								50
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)		0	Lecture Length (academic hours)		0	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		0
Classes (count)		13	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		52
Total Contact Hours								52
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Oral anatomy, oral histology, dental embryology, pulp histology, physiology, oral microbiology, immunology, radiology, dental hard tissue pathology.
Objective:
To acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of pulp and apical periodontal tissue diseases.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Aim and objectives of the endodontics course. Pulp structure and functions.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
2	Pulp response to irritants and caries. Pulp inflammation and necrosis. Inflammation of the periapical tissue. Microbiology of root canals.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
3	Classification of endodontic diseases, clinical picture. Diagnosis of endodontic diseases.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
4	Tools and materials in endodontics. Root canal preparation techniques.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
5	Case selection and preparation for treatment. Isolation. Anesthesia. Classification of resorptions and basic principles of treatment.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
6	Iatrogenic errors in endodontics. Use of biomaterials in endodontics.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
7	Root canal filling methods. Temporary closure of the tooth. Basic principles of restoring an endodontically treated tooth.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
8	Root canal medications. Acute situations in endodontics. Pain pharmacotherapy and the use of ABV in endodontics.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
9	Differential diagnosis of endodontic pain.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
10	Evaluation and prognosis of an endodontically treated tooth. Basic principles of endodontic retreatment. Whitening of an endodontically treated tooth.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
11	Pre-clinical course			Classes		10.00	laboratory
12	Clinical course			Classes		13.00	clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Students should independently learn the theoretical part of the study course by reading the mandatory literature specified for each topic. Learning the specified literature is a mandatory part of the course.
Assessment Criteria:
Written tests, assessment of practical manipulation skills (practical test), investigation of problem situations, theoretical test at the end of the course (written).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		After obtaining of the content of the study course students will have a detailed knowledge of the prevention, etiology, pathology, clinical presentation and treatment options for diseases affecting the pulp and periradicular tissue. Will be able to perform the diagnosis of endodontic pathology. Will have the knowledge of the differential diagnosis of oro-facial pain. Will understand the microbiology and immunology of pulpal and periapical disease, relation to the general health. Will understand biomaterials science and medicaments in relation to endodontics. Will have knowledge of the indications for apical surgery and complicated root canal treatment and for referral to an endodontic specialist. Will be able to evaluate the outcome and prognosis of the root canal treatment.
Skills:		The undergraduate will be able to use and to interpret basic diagnostic tests. Will be able to use rubber dam and additional isolation methods. Will be able to use rubber dam and additional isolation methods. Will be able to provide good dental anesthesia and supplemental anesthesia methods. Undergraduate will be able to perform primary root canal treatment in satisfactory quality on non-complicated teeth and to provide first aid in the case of symptomatic endodontic pathology.
Competencies:		Students acquire competence in endodontics according to the regulations of the general dentist specialty. Competence to diagnose endodontic disease, make decisions and choose treatment methods that are in accordance with existing treatment methods in dentistry.
Clinical Skills:
No.	Skill					Level
1	Treatment of tooth furcal perforation					B1 - Basic level
2	Cold test					B1 - Basic level
3	Heat test in endodontics					B1 - Basic level
4	Palpation test					B2 - Intermediate level
5	Percussion test					B1 - Basic level
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Cohen S., Burns R. C. Pathways of the Pulp. 11. izd., 2016
2	Walton R.E., Torabinejad M. Principles and practice of Endodontics. 5th ed.
3	Goldberg M. The Dental Pulp Biology, Pathology, and Regenerative Therapies. Springer, 2014.
4	Walton R.E., Torabinejad M. Principles and Practice of Endodontics. 4th ed. 2008
5	Orstavik D., Ford P.T. Essential Endodontology: Prevention and Treatment of Apical Periodontitis. Wiley Blackwell, 2022.
Additional Reading
1	Chugal N., Li L.M. Endodontic Prognosis. Clinical Guide for Optimal Treatment Outcome. Springer, 2017
2	Greenwood M., Corbet I. Dental Emergencies. Wiley-Blackwell, 2012
3	International Journal of Endodontics;
4	Journal of Endodontics;
Other Information Sources
1	Lekciju un praktisko nodarbību mācību materiāli./Teaching materials for lectures and practical lessons.
2	Zobārstniecības profesionālo asociāciju vadlīnijas./Guidelines for dental professional associations.