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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

DHF215

Course Name:

Endodontics I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	6	5	8

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

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:

Face to face

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 present the essentials of the endodontics; embryologic development of the teeth, anatomic and morphologic properties of the root canal system in all tooth groups; introduction of endodontic instruments and their usage in endodontic practice; clinical usage of rubber-dam; general principles of access cavities, root canal treatment and root canal retreatment theoretically and enable students to use their knowledge practically on phantom models.

Course Content:

• To describe the anatomy and morphology of root canal system in all tooth groups; general properties of endodontic instruments and their mode of use; the endodontic radiography techniques
• To underline the critical importance of root canal working length; biomechanical preparation, irrigation and obturation of root canals during root canal treatment.
• To identify and discuss the essentials of endodontics and general principles of root canal treatment on phantom models.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) • To describe the anatomy and morphology of root canal system in all tooth groups; general properties of endodontic instruments and their mode of use; the endodontic radiography techniques • To underline the critical importance of root canal working length; biomechanical preparation, irrigation and obturation of root canals during root canal treatment. • To identify and practice the essentials of endodontics and general principles of root canal treatment on phantom models.
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)	• Introduce the course to the students • Define the term of endodontics • Describe the content of endodontics • Definition, history and content of Endodontics	None
2)	• Tooth anatomy • Define the anatomy of the mandible and the maxilla in terms of endodontics • Describe enamel, dentin, pulp and cementum tissues	None
3)	• Root canal anatomy; morphologic variations • Describe the crown and root anatomy of all tooth groups • Define the basic morphological properties of root canals • Explain the variatons of root canal morphology	Repetition of lecture notes Completion of drawings
4)	• Embryology of pulp • Describe embryologic tooth structures • Explain embryologic development of hard tissues of tooth • Explain embryologic development of pulp	Homework: assigned reading for access cavities of premolars
5)	• Development of root canals and periodontium • Describe the development of root canals embryologically • Define the tissues playing role in embryologic root canal development • Define the development of periodontium	Homework: assigned reading for access cavities of premolars
6)	• Tooth morphology and preperation of access cavities (Incisors) • Define the anatomy and morphology of incisors • Describe the principles of access cavities of incisors • Describe the principles of access cavities of canines	Homework: assigned reading for access cavities of premolars
7)	• Tooth morphology and preparation of access cavities (Premolars) • Define the anatomy and morphology of premolars • Describe the principles of access cavities of lower premolars • Describe the principles of access cavities of upper premolars	Repetition of lecture notes (1-7)
8)	• 1. Midterm Exam
9)	• Tooth morphology and preparation of access cavities (Molars) • Define the anatomy and morphology of molars • Describe the principles of access cavities of lower molars • Describe the principles of access cavities of upper molars	Supply of rubber-dam set
10)	• Use of rubber-dam in endodontics	Application of rubber-dam on phantom models
11)	• Determination of endodontic working length • Describe the clinical importance of root canal working length • Define working length determination techniques • Determine the working length radiographically on phantom models	Learning about root canal instruments
12)	• Endodontic instruments (Armamentarium) • Describe the general physical properties of endodontic instruments • Explain how to use these instruments on phantom models	Obtaining information about the biomechanical preparation of canals
13)	• Biomechanical preperation techniques • Define importance of biomechanical preparation • Describe principles of biomechanical preparation	Obtaining information about the biomechanical preparation of canals
14)	• Biomechanical preperation techniques • Define importance of root canal preparation • Describe root canal preparation techniques • Perform step-back and step-down techniques on phantom models	Preparation for irrigation of the root canals
15)	• Root canal irrigants and irrigation of the root canals • Define the aim of root canal irrigation • Describe irrigation techniques • Identify the properties of root canal irrigants and their mode of clinical use	Repetition of lecture notes (1-15)
16)	• 2. Midterm Exam
17)	• Disinfection of root canals • Define the aim of root canal disinfection • Describe root canal disinfection materials • Identify the properties of root canal irrigants and their mode of clinical use, and irrigate the root canals with conventional technique on phantom models	Preparation for filling the root canals
18)	• Root canal obturation techniques and obturation of the root canals. • Describe the importance of root canal obturation, • Identify the basic properties of root canal filling materials and obturation techniques	Obtaining information about root canal filling materials
19)	Root canal filling materials • Describe obturation techniques • Define properties of root canal filling materials	Obtaining information about the methods used in filling root canals
20)	• Root canal obturation techniques • Define root canal obturation techniques • Identify the basic properties of lateral and vertical condansation	Obtaining information about radiography techniques used in endodontics
21)	• Endodontic radiography techniques • Define importance of radiography in endodontics • Describe the endodontic radiography techniques • Evaluate the efficiency of the root canal fillings by taking radiographs on phantom models	Obtaining information about coronal restorations
22)	• Importance of post endodontic restorations • Desfine the importance of coronal restorations per endodontic treatment • Underline the importance of post coronal restorations • Describe how to restore endodontic cavities	Obtaining information about application errors in endodontics
23)	• Procedural errors in endodontics • Define procedural errors in endodontics • Identify the importance of procedural errors in endodontics • Describe how to avoid procedural errors	Repetition of lecture notes (1-24)
24)	• 3. Midterm Exam
25)	• General principles of endodontic retreatment I • Describe the general principles of root canal retreatment • Define the indications of retreatment • Perform endodontic retreatment on phantom models	Obtaining information about root canal retreatment
26)	• General principles of endodontic retreatment II • Describe the general principles of root canal retreatment • Perform endodontic retreatment on phantom models	Obtaining information about nickel-titanium-based root canal instruments
27)	• Nickel-titanium root canal instruments • Identify nickel-titatnium based root canal instruments • Describe the historical evaluation of nickel-titanium instruments • Define their usage in clinical practice
28)	• Problem based learning (Case Discussion- Access cavities) • Discuss procedural errors during biomechanical preperation
29)	• Problem based learning (Case Discussion- Biomechanical preparation of the root canals) • Discuss procedural errors during obturation
30)	• Problem based learning (Case Discussion- Disinfection of the root canals) • Discuss procedural errors during obturation
31)	• Problem based learning (Case Discussion- Obturation) • Discuss procedural errors during obturation
32)	• Final Exam (Theory+Practice) • Application of all stages of root canal treatment • Application of calcium hydroxide • Retreatment • Radiographic evaluation of root canal filling • Completion of the coronal restoration of the tooth

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Cohen’s Pathways of the Pulp Kenneth M. Hargreaves and Louis H. Berman. 2010 Mosby; 10th Edition ISBN-13: 978-0323064897
References:	Ingles’s Endodontics John I. Ingle, Leif K. Bakland and J. Craig Baumgartner 2007 MPH USA; 6th Edition ISBN-13: 978-1550093339 Endodonti Tayfun Alaçam 2013 Mimtaş ISBN-13: 9789759647902

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	28	% 20
Midterms	3	% 30
Final	1	% 25
Final Practice	1	% 25
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 75
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 25
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	28	2	56
Laboratory	28	6	168
Study Hours Out of Class	28	6	168
Homework Assignments	28	2	56
Midterms	3	1	3
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			452