| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preclinical Endodontics | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Sena KAŞIKÇI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Clarify the morphology of the pulpal space.
2) Explain the dental materials and instruments used in endodontics.
3) Perform the basic and the fundamental operative procedures (access root canal system, working length determination, shaping and cleaning techniques, root canal system obturation techniques).
4) Explain the preparation of adequate access preparations for each tooth.
5) Improve to interpret the radiographs of teeth endodontically treated.
6) Use endodontic materials and instruments.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||
| 1 | No relation | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 6 | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
There isn't recommended optional programme component.
Course Contents
Includes preclinical demonstration and homework using extracted teeth. Access cavity preparation, mechanical preparation, irrigation and obturation are performed for mounted anterior, premolar and molar teeth. Every stage is controlled by taking radiographs.
Weekly Schedule
1) Demonstration of access cavity preparation and working length determination for anterior teeth2) preclinical application: access cavity preparation of anterior teeth
3) Demonstration of access cavity preparation and working length determination for premolar teeth
4) preclinical application: access cavity preparation of premolar teeth
5) Demonstration of access cavity preparation and working length determination for molar teeth
6) preclinical application: access cavity preparation of molar teeth
7) Demonstration of step-back technique
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Mechanical preparation and obturation of maxillary incisor teeth
10) Mechanical preparation and obturation of mandibular incisor teeth
11) Mechanical preparation and obturation of maxillary premolar teeth
12) Mechanical preparation and obturation of mandibular premolar teeth
13) Mechanical preparation and obturation of maxillary molar teeth
14) Mechanical preparation and obturation of mandibular molar teeth
15) PRACTICAL EXAM
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Cohen S, Hargreaves KM. 2011; Pathways of the Pulp, 10th ed., Mosby Inc., St. Louis.
2- Torabinejad M, Walton RE. 2008; Endodontics: Principles and Practice, 4th ed., Saunders, London.
3- Ingle JI,Bakland LK. 2002 Endodontics 5th ed.,Bc Decker Inc.Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Drill and Practice
3) Demonstration
4) Lab / Workshop
5) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Not Required