Endo Mode Basic Course

Lecture 1:

1- Diagnosis , Case selection.

2- Rubber Dam Isolation technique.

3- Access for success.

4- Methods for identification of root canal morphology.

5- The impact of 3D imaging on access cavity preparations.

6- Rules for identification and location of root canal orifices.

7- Recent trends for conservative access cavity preparations.

8- How to manage pulp chamber calcifications.

9- Guided access cavity preparations.

Lecture 2:

1- Shaping of the root canal system.

2- The biological and mechanical objectives for root canal preparation.

3- Radiographic versus electronic working length determination.

4- Single visit Or multiple visits.

5- Why Nickel titanium ? Which system ? Is it safe ?

6- Reciprocation Vs Rotation.

7- Review all the generations of engine driven nickel titanium instruments.

8- Guidelines for engine driven root canal instrumentation.

9- How to determine the size of final finishing file?

Lecture 3:

1- Cleaning of the root canal system

2- The microbial challenge.

3- Clinical strategies for managing infected root canals.

4- Recent trends in irrigation methods & 3D cleaning.

5- The ideal irrigation protocol

6- Role of intracanal medications in managing infected canal systems; when to use, which to use and how to use ?

Lecture 4:

1- 3D obturation.

2- Cold lateral compaction.

3- Warm vertical compaction.

4- Single cone obturators.

5- Single cone obturation with bioceramic sealers.

Lecture 5:

1. Problem solving in endodontic practice using CBCT.

2. Limitations of 2D radiography in endodontics.

3. Advantages and indications for CBCT.

4. Through clinical cases and CBCT recorded videos, learn how to use CBCT to

- locate missed canals and calcified canals.

- Detect vertical root fractures.

- Plan for endodontic surgery.

- Identify internal and external root resorption.

5. Acknowledge limitations of CBCT in endodontic diagnosis.

6- Endodontic emergencies.

Workshops:

1-rubber dam isolation on models.

2- Refining access cavity preparations.

3- Searching for canals with ultrasonics.

4- Root canal preparation with a recent nickel titanium system.

5- Warm vertical compaction technique.

Speaker:

Prof.Dr. Shehab El-Din Mohamed Saber

• BDS, MSc, PhD

• Professor, Endodontic Department at the Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

• Director of MRD program and the advanced clinical Endodontic program at the British University in Cairo, Egypt.

• Acting Head of Endodontic Department at Assiut University, Egypt.

• A Key opinion leader for VDW, an active Board member of the Egyptian Association of Endodontists.

• An Editorial board member for the Australian Endodontic Journal and Endodontic Practice Today.