Curriculum
Endodontics
Second Year, BDS
CURRICULUM PLANNING OF DEPARTMENT OF ENDODONTICS |
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S.No | TOPIC | Learning Objectives (At the end of the session the student should be able to) |
Teaching Guidelines | Methodology | Time |
31 | INTRODUCTION TO ENDODONTICS
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1. Enumerate the procedures undertaken in the department of Endodontics
2. Discuss the scope and future of endodontics. |
1. Introduction of the Endodontics and procedures undertaken in the department of Endodontics
2. Scope and future of endodontics. |
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1 hr |
32 | DIAGNOSIS IN ENDODONTICS
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1.Explain taking case history of patient
2.Explain both subjective and objective symptoms for correct diagnosis of the problem 3.Discuss the various diagnostic aids 4.Enumerate recent advancements in diagnostic aids in endodontics
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1.To cover taking case history and clinical record of the patient
2.Subjective symptoms and objective symptoms of the patient 3.Utilizing various diagnostic aids in endodontics to arrive at a correct diagnosis 4.Differential diagnosis 5.Recent advances in the diagnostic methods in endodontics |
1.Video demonstration 2.Display of diagnostic aids 3. Ask students to prepare a sample history case sheet
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2 hr |
33 | DISEASES OF PULP
Reversible pulpitis
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1.Discuss various etiological factors of pulpal diseases
2.Enumerate types of pulpal diseases 3.Describetheir etiology, clinical features and symptoms, diagnosis , differential diagnosis and management of pulpal diseases. |
1.To cover causative factors of pulpal diseases
2.Classification 3.Clinical features and symptoms, diagnosis , differential diagnosis and management of pulpal diseases which include
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1.Didactic lecture with case presentation 2. Charts
2.Rapid session of one word answer |
2 hr |
34 | DISEASES OF PERIRADICULAR TISSUES
Symptomatic apical periodontitis
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1.Discuss various etiological factors of periradicular diseases
2.Enumerate types of periradicular diseases 3.Describe their etiology, clinical features and symptoms, diagnosis , differential diagnosis and management of periradicular diseases |
1.To cover causative factors of periradicular diseases
2.Classification 3.Clinical features and symptoms, diagnosis , differential diagnosis and management of periradicular diseases which include |
1.Didactic lecture with power point presentation
2.Case presentation
3.Rapid session of one word answer
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2 hr |
35 | RATIONALE OF ENDODONTIC TREATMENT
1. Inflammation |
1.Explain the inflammatory changes associated with periradicular infection
2.Discuss endodontic implications 3.Explain Zones of reaction . |
1.To cover inflammation associated with periradicular infection
2.Tissue changes following inflammation 3.Different zones of reaction. |
1.Didactic lecture with 2.Power point presentation 3. Giving MCQ questions to students at the end of lecture and discussing answers with them. |
1 hr |
36 | SELECTION OF CASES FOR TREATMENT
Periodontal considerations |
1.Enumerate common medical findings that affect the treatment plan in endodontics
2.Explain dental evaluation and planning appropriate endodontic treatment 3.Discuss 3.Discuss |
1.To discuss common medical findings that affect the treatment plan in endodontics
2.Dental evaluation and planning appropriate endodontic treatment 3. To cover 4.Endodontic therapy or dental implant 5.Retreatment 6.Treatment in an Immature teeth |
1.Group discussion
2.Case evaluation by students |
1 hr |
37 | PRINCIPLES OF ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
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1.Descibethe local anesthetic techniques
2.Enumerate materials for isolation of the operating field 3.Explain components and technique of rubber dam application 4.Explain protocols for sterilization of instruments and operatory 5.Explain biological monitoring of sterilization. |
1.To cover the local anesthetic techniques
2.Devices for isolation of the operating field 3.Components and technique of rubber dam application 4.Explain protocols for sterilization of instruments and clinical operatory 5. Biological monitoring of sterilization |
1.Power point presentation 2.Pictorial 3.MCQ round for students
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2 hr |
38 | ANATOMY OF PULP CAVITY AND ACCESS OPENING
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1.Explain anatomy and components of root canal system
2. Explain variations in the apical root anatomy 3. Enumerate objectives and armamentarium of access cavity preparation. 4.Describe the morphology and clinical guidelines for access cavity preparation of individual maxillary and mandibular teeth. 4. Explain the modifications in complicated preparations and to rectify errors in access preparation. |
1.To cover anatomy and components of root canal system
2. Variations in the apical root anatomy, objectives and armamentarium of access cavity preparation. 3.To include the morphology and clinical guidelines for access cavity preparation of individual maxillary and mandibular teeth. 4.To explain the modifications in complicated preparations and guidelines to rectify errors in access preparation. |
1.Pictorial 2.Video demonstrations 3.Clinical demonstration 4.Showing models of access opening of teeth 5.Student interactive session 3:2:1
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2 hr |
39 | WORKING LENGTH DETERMINATION
Classification
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1.Define working length
2. Explain radiographic, nonradiographic and electronic methods of working length determination. 3.Describe different generations of apex locators , their principle of working, advantages and disadvantages of each generation. 4.Enumerate false positive and false negative conditions and contraindications of using apex locators. |
1.To cover definition of working length
2.Discuss radiographic, nonradiographic and electronic methods of working length determination. 3.Different generations of apex locators, their principle of working, advantages and disadvantages of each generation. 4.To enumerate false positive and false negative conditions and contraindications of using apex locators. |
1.Clinical demonstration 2.Audio video mode 3.One minute paper |
2 hr |
40 | ENDODONTIC INSTRUMENTS
Classification
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1.Describe hand instruments in endodontics.
2.Identify and explain manual and rotary instruments for pulp space preparation 3.Enumerate sonic and ultrasonic instruments 5.Explain ISO standardization of endodontic instruments. |
1. Identification and description of hand instruments in endodontics
2.Manual and rotary instruments for pulp space preparation 3.Enumerate sonic and ultrasonic instruments 4.Instruments for obturation of radicular space. |
1.Display of instruments 2.Pictures 3.Student interactive session 4. Students will be asked to prepare poster on endodontic instruments |
2 hr |
41 | CLEANING AND SHAPING
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1.Explain goals and guidelines for biomechanical preparation of root canal
2.Describe phases of cleaning and shaping . 3.Describe different techniques of biomechanical preparation, their advantages and disadvantages. |
1.To cover goals and guidelines for biomechanical preparation of root canal
2. Phases of cleaning and shaping . 3.Different techniques of biomechanical preparation including manual and rotary 4. Advantages and disadvantages of individual technique |
1.Video demonstration 2.Clinical demonstration 3.Students will be asked to prepare a chart on techniques of biomechanical preparation of teeth 4. MCQ session for students and discussing answers with them.
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2 hr |
42 | INRACANAL IRRIGANTS
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1.Enumerate the ideal requirements and functions of endodontic irrigants
2. Discuss types of endodonticirrigants and function of each. 3.Describe the guidelines for irrigation 4. Enumerate devices and techniques for irrigation 5.Explain ideal irrigation protocol 6.Explain accidents associated with irrigation and its management 7. Explain precautions to be taken during irrigation. |
1.To cover the ideal requirements and functions of endodontic irrigants
2. Types of endodontic irrigants and function of each . 3.To explain the guidelines for irrigation, devices and techniques for irrigation 4.Ideal irrigation protocol to be followed 5. Accidents associated with protusion of irrigant beyond apex and its management 6.Precautions to be taken during irrigation. |
1.Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.Clinical demonstration of technique of irrigation 4. Showing endodontic irrigants to students and asking them to identify. |
2 hr |
43 | INTRACANAL MEDICAMENTS
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1.Classify the types of intracanal medicaments and their mechanism of action.
2.Explain the duration of placement of each medicament |
1.To cover ideal requirements of intracanal medicaments
2. The types of intracanal medicaments and their mechanism of action 3.Duration of placement of each medicament . |
1.Video demonstrations 2.Display of intracanal medicaments 3.Clinical demonstration 4.Group discussion where students will be divided in groups and will be asked questions on intracanal medicaments. |
2 hr |
44 | SEALERS
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1.Describe ideal properties of root canal sealers
2. Classify sealers. 3.Discuss manipulation, advantages, disadvantages and specific indication of individual sealer. 4.Enumerate recent advancements in sealers and their advantages.
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1.To cover the ideal properties of root canal sealers
2. Classification of sealers. 3.To explain manipulation, advantages , disadvantages and specific indication of individual sealer 4. Recent advancements in sealers and their advantages and specific indications.
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1.Video demonstrations 2.Display of sealers 3.Clinical demonstration 4.Students will be shown different sealers and asked to identify them.
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2 hr |
45 | OBTURATION
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1.Explain ideal requirements of root canal filling materials.
2.Describe clinical criteria for timing of obturation. 3.Discusssolid core obturating materials 4. Describe various techniques of obturation and advantages, disadvantages and limitations of each technique. 5. Describe the recent advances in obturating materials. 6.Expalin importance of coronal seal.
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1.To cover ideal requirements of root canal filling materials
2. Clinical criteria for timing of obturation. 3.Discuss solid core obturating materials 4.Various techniques of obturation and advantages, disadvantages and limitations of each technique 5. Recent advances in obturating materials. 6.To explain importance of coronal seal after endodontic treatment. |
1.Video demonstration 2.Display of materials for obturation 3.Clinical demonstration 4.Students will be asked to prepare charts on various obturation techniques.
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2 hr |
46 | RESTORATION OF ENDODONTICALLY TREATED TEETH
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1.Explain the restorability of endodontically treated teeth
2.Explain the anatomical, biological and mechanical considerations in restoring endodontically treated teeth. 3.Discuss the types of post, post design,
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1.To cover the restorability of endodontically treated teeth
2. The anatomical, biological and mechanical considerations in restoring endodontically treated teeth. 3.To cover types of post, components of post core preparation, varied post design and 4.Clinical guidelines for preparation of teeth for post, post fabrication and luting of post 5.Core materials and fabrication. |
1.Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.Pictures 4.Intraclass quiz |
2 hr |
47 | TRAUMATIC INJURIES OF TEETH
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1.Discuss causes of traumatic injuries of teeth
2.Describe diagnosis and examination of traumatized teeth 3.Classify traumatic injuries of teeth which include 4. Classify avulsed teeth, transport media of avulsed tooth and its management. 5.To explain response of pulp to trauma and effect on supporting tissues. 6.Explain management of traumatized teeth and its prognosis. |
1.To cover etiology and incidence of traumatic injuries of teeth
2. Diagnosis and examination of traumatized teeth 3.Classification of traumatic injuries of teeth which include 4.Classification of avulsed teeth, transport media of avulsed tooth and its management. 5.To explain pulpal response to trauma and effect on supporting tissues. 6.To cover management of traumatized teeth and healing. |
1.Didactic lecture with power point presentation 2.Discussion 3.Quiz: show visuals of traumatic cases and student will be asked what will be the best modality of treatment for that case.
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2 hr |
48 | ENDODONTIC EMERGENCIES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT
&Postobturationemergencies.
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1.Classify endodontic emergencies.
2.Explain diagnosis of endodontic emergencies and treatment plan. 3.Discuss clinical management of endodontic emergencies presenting with pain and / swelling before treatment, hot tooth, endodontic flare ups, post obturation pain. |
1.To cover classification of endodontic emergencies
2. Diagnosis of endodontic emergencies and treatment plan. 3.To explain clinical management of endodontic emergencies presenting with pain and / swelling before treatment, hot tooth, endodontic flare ups, post obturation pain 4. Pharmacotherapy for endodontic pain management 5.Incision and drainage, trephination |
1.Group Discussion 2. Quiz: show visuals of traumatic cases and student will be asked what will be the best modality of treatment for that case.
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2 hr |
49 | PROCEDURAL ACCIDENTS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT
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1.Describe procedural errors related to access opening which include –treating the wrong tooth –incomplete removal of caries — access through full coverage restorations — missed canal –cervical perforations 2. Discuss errors related to canal cleaning and shaping which include curved canal, ledges, zipping, transportation, elbow, instrument separation, instrument aspiration, obstruction from previous obturating materials 3. Discuss errors related to obturation like under and overfilling.
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1.To cover procedural errors related to access opening which include treating the wrong tooth, incomplete removal of caries, access through full coverage restorations, missed canal, cervical perforations
2. Errors related to canal cleaning and shaping which include ledges, zipping, transportation, elbow, instrument separation, instrument aspiration, obstruction from previous obturating materials 3.Related to obturation like under and overfilling. |
1.Problem based learning 2.Explain your solution
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2 hr |
50 | ENDO-PERIO RELATIONSHIP
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1.Explainpulpoperiodontal pathways
2. Explain etiology of endo-perio lesions 3. Classify Endo-perio lesions 4.Discuss |
1.To cover pathways of communication between pulp and periodontum
2. Etiology and classification of endo-perio lesions 3.To cover primary |
1.Didactic lecture with power point presentation 2.Case presentation 3.Flow chart 4. Quiz: show visuals of Endo-Perio cases and student will be asked what will be the best modality of treatment for that case |
2 hr |
51 | RESORPTION AND ITS MANAGEMENT
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1.Classify resorption
2. Discuss mechanism of resorption 3. Discuss etiology, clinical features, radiographic features and management of |
1.To cover classification of resorption, mechanism of resorption
2. To discuss etiology, clinical features, radiographic features and management of |
1.Student interactive session 2.Case presentation for students |
1 hr |
52 | SURGICAL ENDODONTICS
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1.Describe objectives and rationale for periradicular surgery
2.Discuss Indications and contraindications, classification, treatment planning 3.Explain principles of surgery 4.Describe flap designs 5.Explain hard tissue and soft tissue management 6.Describe apical root resection, 7. Expalin suturing techniques 8.Describe post surgical care 9.Describe post surgical complications |
1.To cover objectives and rationale for periradicular surgery
2. Indications and contraindications, treatment planning, principles of surgery 3.Flap designs 4.Hard tissue and soft tissue management 5. Apical root resection, 6.Closure of surgical area and suturing techniques 7.Post surgical care 9. To cover |
1.Video demonstration 2.Power point presentation with pictures 3.Group Discussion on surgical procedures.
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2 hr |
53 | NONSURGICAL ENDODONTIC THERAPY
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1.Explain etiology of persistent apical periodontitis
2. Discuss treatment planning and retreatment procedures which include
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1.To cover etiology of persistent apical periodontitis
2. Treatment planning and retreatment procedures which include |
1.Flow chart 2.Power point presentation 3.Video demonstration 4. Student interactive session
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2 hr |
54 | SINGLE VISIT ENDODONTICS
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1. Explain indications of single visit endodontics
2.Describe Single vs multiple visit endodontics 3.Discuss clinical considerations.
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1.Aware of indications of single visit endodontics
2.Single vs multiple visit endodontics and 3. Cinical considerations
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1.Compare and contrast 2.Student interactive session
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1 hr
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55 | FAILURES IN ENDODONTICS
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1.Discuss microbial and nonmicrobial causes
2. Explain pathobiology of post treatment apical periodontitis 3.Discuss case selection for retreatment . |
1.To cover microbial and nonmicrobial causes
2.Pathobiology of post treatment apical periodontitis 3. Case selection for retreatment and endodontic retreatment. |
1.Evidence based learning. 3. 3-2-1 4. Explain your solution
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1 1 hrhr |
56 | PHARMACOLOGY IN ENDODONTICS
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1.Explain control of pain
2.Describe Indications, contraindications, dosage and side effects of analgesics and antibiotics to be used in endodontic cases.
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1.To cover control of pain 2. Indications, contraindications, dosage and side effects of analgesics and antibiotics to be used in endodontic cases. |
1.Power point presentation 2.Viva voce 3.Seminar presentation |
1 hr |
57 | MODERN CONCEPT IN ENDODONTICS
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1. Describe recent advancements in materials and techniques in endodontics
2. Describe procedures in microscopic dentistry 3.Discuss types and uses of lasers in endodontics.
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1. To cover recent advancements in materials, equipments and techniques in endodontics
2. Procedures in microscopic dentistry |
1.Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.Studnets will be asked to Summarize new knowledge
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1 hr |
58 | ETHICAL PRACTICE
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1. Discuss ethics in practice
2.Explain importance of written consent of patient before starting any treatment, 3. Discuss dental negligence and malpractice. |
1.To cover ethics in practice
2. Take written consent of patient before starting any treatment 3. Dental negligence and malpractice. |
1. Student interactive session
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1 hr |