COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ENDODONTICS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
DHF 4039 ENDODONTICS COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1

Offered By

Dentist

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ÖZGÜR ER

Offered to

Dentist

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to provide current information on pain and emergency in endodontics, dental traumas, recurrent root canal treatments, number of endodontic treatment sessions and interdisciplinary applications.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Identifies dental and non-dental conditions.
2   Explains the causes of pulp-related pain.
3   Explains intervention methods for endodontic emergencies.
4   Diagnoses endodontic emergencies.
5   Classifies dental traumas.
6   Compares intervention methods based on dental trauma classification.
7   Explains information about endodontic surgery and regenerative treatments.
8   Explains how to use the instruments and materials used in endodontic practice.
9   Schematically describes the stages of endodontic treatment appropriate for the treatment plan.
10   Develops an endodontic diagnostic and treatment plan by examining the oral cavity and surrounding tissues.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Definition of Emergency Procedures in Endodontics
2 Importance of Emergency Procedures in Endodontics
3 Examples of Emergency Procedures in Endodontics
4 Introduction to Dental Trauma
5 Classification of Dental Trauma
6 Approach to Dental Trauma
7 Approach to patients receiving radiotherapy and chemotherapy
8 Single and multiple visit root canal treatments
9 Midterm Exam
10 Definition of Retreatments
11 How to perform retreatments
12 NiTi Systems in Endodontics
13 Applications of NiTi Systems in Endodontics
14 Endo-Perio Treatments
15 Restoration of root canal treated teeth
16 Endodontic Surgery
17 Intracronal bleaching
18 Regenerative endodontics
19 Pain and Anxiety Control
20 Geriatric Endodontics
21 Resorbtions
22 Midterm Exam
23 Root perforations
24 Laser applications in endodontics
25 Computed tomography in endodontics
26 Multidisciplinary approaches
27 Multidisciplinary approaches management
28 Endodontic treatments under general anesthesia
29 Magnification in Endodontics
30 General course evaluation and expectations

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Alaçam T. Endodonti, Güneş Tıp Kitabevi, 2012
2. Cohen S. Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp Expert Consult, Elsevier, 2015

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course will be offered in the classroom. Lecture notes will be given to the students. Students will follow the course from lecture notes and textbooks.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE 1 MIDTERM EXAM 1
2 MTE 2 MIDTERM EXAM 2
3 MTEG MIDTERM AVERAGE GRADE roundStudent.examMTE 1 * 0.50 + Student.examMTE 2 * 0.50,0
4 FIN FINAL EXAM
5 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE roundStudent.examMTEG * 0.40 + Student.examFN * 0.60,0
6 RST RESIT
7 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) roundStudent.examMTEG * 0.40 + Student.examRST * 0.60,0


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The student should be able to identify the causes of endodontic pain, dental and non-dental pain.
2. The student should know what to do in case of emergencies.
3. The student should be able to comprehend the causes and results of root canal treatment from diagnosis to the end of treatment and follow-up, and demonstrate application competence.
4. The student should be able to create an endodontic treatment plan by examining the oral and surrounding tissues clinically.
5. The student should be able to define the appropriate endodontic treatment stages for the treatment plan.
6. The student should know the stages of endodontic rehabilitation.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance to 70% of the theorotical courses is compulsory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Özgür ER, Department of Endodontics, ozgur.er@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Thursday 12:00/13:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 28 1 28
Preparation for midterm exam 2 2 4
Preparation for final exam 1 2 2
Midterm 2 1 2
Final 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 37

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.2544353233
LO.3533452243
LO.4554443243
LO.5555454443
LO.6355333442
LO.74542442
LO.8
LO.9
LO.10

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