Dentistry
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

DHF315

Course Name:

Endodontics II

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	4	4	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

DHF215 - Endodonti I

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ENVER SEDAT KÜÇÜKAY

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to teach the system and procedure of the clinic of endodontology; determine the outcomes of medical history, clinic and radiographic examination; control the sterilization and cross infection; diagnosis and endodontic treatment plan; technique of local anesthesia in endodontics; pulp diseases and pulp necrosis; disinfection and biomechanic preparation of root canals; obturation of root canal system; obturation techniques; determination the complications of endodontic procedures.

Course Content:

To describe the diagnosis and treatment of endodontic problems; extra-oral and intra-oral clinical examinations; rules of sterilization; protection methods from the cross infection; opinion about endodontic treatment plans; technique of local anesthesia in endodontics;
To underline the importance of radiographs in endodontic treatment plans; advantages and disadvantages of traditional chemo-mechanical preparation, irrigation and obturation techniques.
To identify and discuss the definitive diagnosis; etiologies of pulp necrosis and pulp diseases; radiographic and clinical symptoms of pulpal diseases; prevention from iatrogenic mistakes and its outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To describe the diagnosis and treatment of endodontic problems; extra-oral and intra-oral clinical examinations; rules of sterilization; protection methods from the cross infection; opinion about endodontic treatment plans; technique of local anesthesia in endodontics; To underline the importance of radiographs in endodontic treatment plans; advantages and disadvantages of traditional chemo-mechanical preparation, irrigation and obturation techniques. To identify and discuss the definitive diagnosis; etiologies of pulp necrosis and pulp diseases; radiographic and clinical symptoms of pulpal diseases; prevention from iatrogenic mistakes and its outcomes.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Endodontic order and functioning in the clinic • Explanation of the rules to be followed in the clinic • Introducing the clinical process in endodontics • Determining the rules to be followed in the clinic	None
2)	• Histological features of the pulp • Explanation of the histological features of the pulp • Taking medical and dental anamnesis • Performing extraoral and intraoral clinical examination • Evaluation of diagnostic radiography	None
3)	• Etiology of pulp inflammations and degenerations • Identification of the etiology of pulp inflammations and degenerations • Taking medical and dental anamnesis, • Performing extraoral and intraoral clinical examination • Evaluation of diagnostic radiography	None
4)	• Pulp hyperemia • Explanation of pulp hyperemia • Taking medical and dental anamnesis, • Performing extraoral and intraoral clinical examination • Evaluation of diagnostic radiography	None
5)	• Pulpitis serosa and pulpitis purulenta • Identification of pulp diseases • Taking medical and dental anamnesis, • Performing extraoral and intraoral clinical examination • Evaluation of diagnostic radiography	None
6)	• Problem-based learning about pulp diseases • Identification of pulp diseases • Evaluation and interpretation of anamnesis, clinical and radiographic examination findings	None
7)	• Pulp necrosis, gangrene and degenerations • Identification of pulp necrosis, gangrene and degenerations • Evaluation and interpretation of anamnesis, clinical and radiographic examination findings	None
8)	• Evaluation of students with midterm exams • 1st Midterm Exam	None
9)	• Introduction to rotary instruments • Identification of rotary instruments and their working principles • Evaluation and interpretation of anamnesis, clinical and radiographic examination findings	None
10)	• Radiography methods used in the clinic • Radiography methods used in the clinic • Determination of endodontic treatment indication and diagnosis	None
11)	• Problem-based questioning of clinical functioning • Problem-based questioning of clinical functioning • Determination of endodontic treatment indication and diagnosis	None
12)	• Cross infection control and sterilization in endodontics • Defining cross infection control and sterilization in endodontics • Determination of endodontic treatment indication and diagnosis	None
13)	• Initial examination and diagnosis in endodontic treatment • Explanation of the first examination and diagnosis methods in endodontic treatment • Determination of endodontic treatment indication and diagnosis	None
14)	• Patient examination in endodontics • Explanation of the principles of patient examination in endodontics • Determination of endodontic treatment indication and diagnosis	None
15)	• Examination of pulp vitality • Methods of examining pulp vitality in endodontics • Determination of endodontic treatment indication and diagnosis	None
16)	• Evaluation of students with midterm exams • 2nd Midterm Exam	None
17)	• Local anesthesia techniques in endodontics • Identification of local anesthesia techniques used in endodontics, • Root canal treatment of single rooted teeth	None
18)	• Root canal instrumentation methods • Defining the instrumentation methods of root canals, • Root canal treatment of single rooted teeth	None
19)	• Instrumentation of root canals and examining the preparation methods based on the problem • Problem-based analysis of root canal instrumentation methods • Root canal treatment of single rooted teeth	None
20)	• Root canal Obturation Materials • Identification of root canal Obturation Materials • Root canal treatment of single rooted teeth	None
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Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Cohen’s Pathways of the pulp 10 th edition
Mosby; 10 edition (May 24, 2010) by Kenneth M. Hargreaves, Louis H. Berman. ISBN-13: 978-0323064897

References:

Problem solving in Endodontics: Prevention, Identification and Management 5 th Edition
Mosby; 5 edition (August 20, 2010) by James L. Gutmann and Paul E. Lovdahl. ISBN-13: 978-0323068888

Treatment of Endodontic Infections
Quintessence Pub Co; 1 edition (January 31, 2011) by Jose F. Siqueira. ISBN-13: 978-1850972051

Endodontic Radiology
Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (October 16, 2012) by Bettina Basrani. ISBN-13: 978-0470958490

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1
Program Outcomes
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Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	---	5
2)	...	3
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4)	...	4
5)	....	5
6)	...	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Homework
Q&A / Discussion
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)
Internship/Onsite Practice

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Observation
Staj/ Yerinde Uygulama Değerlendirmesi

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	16	% 20
Midterms	3	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	28	2	56
Application	28	4	112
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	28	4	112
Study Hours Out of Class	28	2	56
Midterms	3	1	3
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			340