The subject Endodontics II provides information about technologies used in endodontics incl. rotary shaping of the root canals, advanced procedures in endodontics incl. the root canal retreatment, surgical endodontic treatment, treatment of discoloured teeth, broken teeth and teeth with pulpo-perio lesion. Treatment of common and uncommon cases is demonstrated.
Last update: Kapitán Martin, MUDr., Ph.D. (29.05.2025)
Aim of the course
After finisich of this subject, the students are able to:
Explain the principles of rotary root canal shaping.
Perform rotary shaping of the root canals.
Assess the indications and contraindications of the root canal retreatment. Perform this treament in simple cases.
Assess the indications and contraindications of surgical endodontic treatment.
Assess the indication and perform internal bleaching of a tooth.
Choose a suitable way of treatment of a broken tooth, perform this treatment.
Choose a suitable way of treatment of a tooth with fracture, perform this treatment.
Choose a suitable way of treatment of a tooth with pulpo-perio lesion, perform this treatment.
Discuss the choice and way of treatment in common and uncommon cases.
Last update: Kapitán Martin, MUDr., Ph.D. (29.05.2025)
Literature
Recommend literature
Rhodes J. S. Advanced Endodontics. Taylor&Francis, 2006. ISBN 978-1-84184-436-7
Simon S, Pertot WJ. Clinical Success in Endodontic Retreatment. Quintessence, 2009. ISBN 978-2-912550-59-0
Torabinejad M, Walton RE, Fouad AF. Endodontics: Principles and practice. Elsevier Saunders, 2015, 5th edition. ISBN 978-1-4557-5410-6
Last update: Kapitán Martin, MUDr., Ph.D. (29.05.2025)
Requirements to the exam
Credit
At least 80% of points from all the tests.
At least 5 prepared and filled root canals, including at least one molar – can be on extracted teeth or 3D printed teeth.
Final exam
The final exam consists of the identification of extracted teeth, theoretical question and a virtual patient.
In the case of repeating a study obligation, the student is required to complete the study obligation in its entirety.
Last update: Kapitán Martin, MUDr., Ph.D. (29.05.2025)
Syllabus
Lectures
Recapitulation of endodontic procedures, success rate evaluation. Kapitan 3)
Operation microscope, ultrasound and laser in endoodntics. Photodynamic therapy. (Kapitan 3)
Rotary endodontics. (Kapitan 3)
Root canal retreatment. Case reports. (Kapitan 3)
Surgical endodontic treatment. (Kapitan 3)
Treatment of discoloured teeth. (Suchanek 1)
Treatment of fractured teeth. Lesions of pulpal or periodontal origin. (Suchanek 2)
Case reports – common and rare cases. Practice in diagnostics and therapeutic considerations. Credit test. (Jouklova 3)
Practical courses & seminars
Lecturers
Nela Jouklova, MDDr. Ph.D.
Martin Kapitan, M.D., Ph.D.
Jan Schmidt, MDDr., Ph.D.
Assoc. Prof. Jakub Suchanek, M.D., Ph.D.
Practical courses
Rotary preparation of root canals of extracted or 3D printed tooth.
Filling of the root system.
Last update: Kapitán Martin, MUDr., Ph.D. (29.05.2025)
Entry requirements
Prerequisities for the subject Endodontics II are all mandatory subjects of the first year of studies and subjects Preclinical Dentistry III and Prosthetic technology.
Last update: Kapitán Martin, MUDr., Ph.D. (29.05.2025)
