ENDF 790 Introduction to Advanced Endo
This laboratory course will introduce students to the various techniques of access preparation, chemomechanical instrumentation and obturation of the root canal system. It will also provide a means for evaluating the resident's incoming level of proficiency in clinical endodontics. Every effort will be made to simulate actual clinical conditions. The resident will use a dental operatory to perform endodontic treatment on extracted teeth mounted in a mannequin head. This course is divided into two sections. The first section is devoted to manual techniques and the second involves the introduction of nickel-titanium rotary techniques, regenerative endo and other clinical procedures. The course also provides an overview of the foundation sciences for understanding the mechanisms and management of apical periodontitis.