Specialisation Course in Endodontics

Train professionals with qualifications in the field of Endodontics.

SUMMARY OF PROGRAM CONTENT:

NOTE: The sequence and content to be addressed in each module will be according to the present instructor; chronologically following the pre-clinical topics, clinical topics, and advanced endodontics topics.

• Anatomy of the pulp cavity & Coronary opening: anterior and posterior;
• Philosophy of endodontic treatment in biopulpectomies & necropulpectomies;
• Biomechanical preparation – physical means: instrumental techniques & equipment for irrigating root canals;
• Biomechanical preparation – chemical means: chemical and biological properties of irrigating solutions;
• Biomechanical preparation – mechanical means: history, types, and brands of endodontic instruments;
• Biomechanical preparation – mechanical means: conventional and unconventional techniques for preparing root canals (Neutralization of septic/toxic contents of the root canal – indirect and direct techniques; bisection techniques – Modified Oregon and Goerig);
• Biomechanical preparation – mechanical means: preparation techniques for curved, atretic canals, and those with challenging anatomical conditions;
• Biomechanical preparation – mechanical means: oscillatory preparation of root canals;
• Biomechanical preparation – mechanical means: NiTi rotary systems;
• Biomechanical preparation – mechanical means: NiTi reciprocating systems;
• Electronic odontometry (foraminal locators);
• Filling materials for root canals: physical-chemical and biological properties;
• Conventional filling techniques for root canals: lateral condensation, Tagger’s hybrid, ultrasonic;
• Filling techniques for root canals: single cone technique;
• Filling techniques for root canals: advanced techniques using plasticized gutta-percha;
• Endodontic retreatment: manual, reciprocating, rotary & ultrasonic techniques;
• Other applications of ultrasound in endodontic therapy (Current microsonic concept);
• The use of M.T.A. and bioceramic cements in endodontic practice;
• Digital radiography & Tomography in Endodontics;
• Microscopy applied to Endodontics;
• Paraendodontic Surgery;
• Restoration of endodontically treated teeth;
• Use of Laser in Endodontics (photodynamic therapy, etc.);
• Tooth Bleaching.

At the end of the training, participants are entitled to a Training Certificate in accordance with Regulatory Decree No. 35/2002, as well as certification recognised and issued by SIGO, a governmental entity, as stipulated in Decree-Law No. 14/2017, of 26 January.

Our training, and consequently our certificates, also comply with the requirements of the Labour Code, Law No. 93/2019, of 4 September, which establishes the obligation for continuous training in companies, stipulating a minimum duration of 40 hours annually per worker.