Information Package / Course Catalogue
Endodontics II
Course Code: DHF304
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To diagnose correctly, to determine microbiology of endodontic ınfections, to learn postendodontic treatment detail and to gain manual dexterity by practice root canal treatment with all stages on extracted human teeth.

Course Content

Diagnosis and treatment planning ın endodontics, vital pulp therapies, tooth morphologies and opening access cavities, effects of caries and restorative materials to pulp, ındication and contraindication for root canal treatment, ınstruments, chemomechanical debridment, endodontic microbiology, root canal filling materials and techniques, posttreatment healing and postendodontic restoration.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Hicran DÖNMEZ ÖZKAN
Lec. Cemre KOÇ
Lec. İlkim Pınar SARAL
Learning Outcomes
1.To diagnose correct endodontic treatment.
2.To learn vital pulp therapy and to practice on extracted teeth.
3.To know tooth morphology and access cavity.
4.To identification root canal treatment ındication and contraindication.
5.To extirpate root canal and determine working length.
6.To learn stages of root canal treatment and practice.
7.Knowing endodontic microbiata and recognition methods of conflict.
8.To know optimum restorative tretament after the root canal treatment.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Cohen S, Hargreaves Km. 2012; Pathways Of The Pulp, 11th Ed., Mosby Inc., St. Louis.
2.Çalışkan Mk. 2006; Endodontide Tanı Ve Tedaviler, Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri 1. Baskı, İstanbul.
3.Alaçam T. 2012; Endodonti, Şafak Matbaacılık 2. Baskı, Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Root Canal Filling Materials
Week 2 - Theoretical
Filling of Root Canals
Week 3 - Theoretical
Pulp Diseases
Week 4 - Theoretical
Periapical Tissue Diseases
Week 5 - Theoretical
Cyst-Like Periapical Lesions and Their Treatment
Week 6 - Theoretical
Endodontic Acute Exacerbation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Indications and contraindications in endodontics
Week 8 - Theoretical
Vitality Test Application Rules and Correct Interpretation (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Radiographic Findings in Endodontics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Irrigation Solutions Used in Root Canal
Week 11 - Theoretical
Use of Medicaments in Root Canal
Week 12 - Theoretical
Retreatment of Root Canal Treatment
Week 13 - Theoretical
Retreatment of Root Canal Treatment
Week 14 - Theoretical
Rational Drug Use and Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Endodontic Pain
Week 15 - Theoretical
Rational Drug Use and Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Endodontic Pain
Week 16 - Theoretical
Endodontic Microbiology
Week 17 - Theoretical
Endodontic Microbiology
Week 18 - Theoretical
Apical Resection, Traditional Apical Surgery
Week 19 - Theoretical
Modern Endodontic Surgery Methods
Week 20 - Theoretical
Periapical Tissue Healing
Week 21 - Theoretical
Imaging Techniques and Tomography in Endodontics (Midterm Exam)
Week 22 - Theoretical
Primary and Secondary Endodontic Infections
Week 23 - Theoretical
Reasons for Failure in Endodontics
Week 24 - Theoretical
Extraradicular Endodontic Infections
Week 25 - Theoretical
Root Resorptions (Internal)
Week 26 - Theoretical
Root Resorptions (External)
Week 27 - Theoretical
Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth, Post Application, Fiber Post Supported Composite Restorations
Week 28 - Theoretical
Advanced Restoration Techniques for Endodontically Treated Teeth
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination2%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory280256
Lecture - Practice281156
Midterm Examination2228
Final Examination1033
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)123
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes