DTA 3040 - Endodontics

1. Discuss and explain the rationale for endodontic treatment and define the specific specialty.
2. Describe the indications and contraindications to be considered in endodontic therapy.
3. Define by matching the terminology pertinent to endodontics with the correct meaning.
4. Identify endodontic broaches by design, size, and use.
5. Recognize difference between reamers and files.  Identify the various designs, the numbering system by size and color code, the motion used and the purpose of the instrument.
6. Identify instruments used for filling the canal and with which materials they are used.
7. Identify the syringes used for irrigation.
8. Identify the add-on items needed for the various RCT treatments.

UNIT #2 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

1. Assist in preparation of diagnostic aids and document symptoms.
2. Differentiate between objective and subjective symptoms.
3. Demonstrate preparation and assisting with the collection of diagnostic data using an electric or battery operated pulp tester (vitalometer).
4. Demonstrate giving patient education, case presentation, and explain appointment scheduling for root canal therapy.

UNIT #3 CAVITY PREPARATIONS

1. Adapt knowledge of assisting with administration of anesthesia, rubber dam, sterilization, and cavity preparation to endodontic procedures preliminary to interacanal entry.

UNIT #4 CANAL INSTRUMENTATION

1. Describe instrumentation and removal of the pulpal contents.
2. Describe in sequence and procedure for establishing the length of the canals and recording the length of each canal on the patient’s record.
3. Given the length of a root canal and a metric measure, measure the correct length and set the stops on graduating numbers of files.
4. Explain the progressive elimination of debris within the canal and the enlargement process by mechanical instrumentation and/or chemical means.
5. Observe and evaluate a radiograph which is taken establishing the length of a canal.
6. Describe the purpose and intervals of canal irrigation.
7. Demonstrate irrigation and drying of a root canal on a skull.
8. List the commonly used solutions used for canal irrigation.
9. Describe the aseptic procedure of procuring an endodontic culture.
10. State the theory of the culture results “negative” amd “positive” and when a culture is read.
11. Describe the method of placing medicaments in the canals.
12. List common medicaments used in root canal therapy.

UNIT #4 ROOT CANAL OBTURATION

1. Decribe when the canals are to be permanently obturated.
2. Describe materials used in a root canal filling, methods of filling, and armamentarium needed.
3. Place temporary treatment filling in cavity opening.

UNIT #5 OTHER ENDODONTIC PROCEDURES

1. Differentiate between pulpotomy and pulpectomy.
2. Explain the conditions which could necessitate periodontal curettage and an apicoectomy.
3. State the reasons for a root resection.
4. Describe the sequence of treatment involved in the procedure of intentional reimplantation and the choice of such treatment.
5. Explain the telephone instructions to be given to a patient with an accidental avulsed tooth.
6. Describe the sequence of procedures in the management of accidentally avulsed teeth.
7. List the contraindications for avulsed teeth.
8. Describe the bleaching technique for nonvital teeth and aesthetic alternatives.
9. State the need for post-operative follow-up in endodontic treatment.