Information Package / Course Catalogue
Endodontics I
Course Code: DHF203
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To give detailed basic ınformation about history of endodontics, anatomy of teeth, endodontic access cavities, endodontic ınstruments, chemical and mechanical root canal preparation, ultrastructure, histology, embryology, physiology, biochemistry, and pathology of pulp are given.

Course Content

To give detailed basic ınformation about history of endodontics, anatomy of teeth, endodontic access cavities, endodontic ınstruments, chemical and mechanical root canal preparation, ultrastructure, histology, embryology, physiology, biochemistry, and pathology of pulp.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Hicran DÖNMEZ ÖZKAN
Lec. Cemre KOÇ
Lec. İlkim Pınar SARAL
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand the endodontic access cavities, endodontic instruments, chemical and mechanical root canal preparation of the pulp.
2.To have information about ultrastructure, histology, embryology, physiology, biochemistry, and pathology of pulp.
3. To have informationabout the endodontic access cavities, endodontic instruments, chemical and mechanical root canal preparation of the pulp.
4.To realise the endodontic instruments and importance of irrigation solution.
5.To learn principles of endodontics access cavity preparation and endodontic treatment steps and endodontic materials.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Çalışkan K. Endodontide Tanı Ve Tedaviler Nobel Tıp Kitap Evi 2008
2.Hargreaves KM, Goodis HE, Seltzer And Bender’s Dental Pulp, Quintessence Books, 2002
3.Walton RE, Trobinejad M, Principles And Practise Of Endodontics,WB Saunders, 2001
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Anatomy of the Pulp and Embryology of the Pulp
Week 2 - Theoretical
Anatomy of the Pulp and Embryology of the Pulp
Week 3 - Theoretical
Histology and Ultrastructure of the Pulp
Week 4 - Theoretical
Pulp and Periapical Tissue Biology
Week 5 - Theoretical
Root Canal Anatomies, Root Canal Variations and Access Cavity Designs of Maxillary Central and Maxillary Lateral Teeth
Week 6 - Theoretical
Root Canal Anatomies, Root Canal Variations and Access Cavity Designs of Maxillary Central and Maxillary Lateral Teeth
Week 7 - Theoretical
Root Canal Anatomies, Root Canal Variations and Access Cavity Designs of Maxillary and Mandibular Canine Teeth
Week 8 - Theoretical
Root Canal Anatomies, Root Canal Variations and Access Cavity Designs of Maxillary and Mandibular Premolar Teeth (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Root Canal Anatomies, Root Canal Variations and Access Cavity Designs of Maxillary Molar Teeth
Week 10 - Theoretical
Root Canal Anatomies, Root Canal Variations and Access Cavity Designs of Mandibular Molar Teeth
Week 11 - Theoretical
Errors That May Occur While Preparing the Entry Cavity and Ways of Protection
Week 12 - Theoretical
Determination of working length-Radiographic Method
Week 13 - Theoretical
Determination of Working Length - Apex Locators
Week 14 - Theoretical
The Importance of Isolation in Endodontics-Rubber Dam Application
Week 15 - Theoretical
Purpose and Importance of Irrigation in Endodontics, Introduction to Irrigation Solutions
Week 16 - Theoretical
Introduction to Irrigation Solutions Used in Endodontics
Week 17 - Theoretical
Endodontic Instruments
Week 18 - Theoretical
Endodontic Instruments
Week 19 - Theoretical
Shaping of Root Canals and Shaping Methods
Week 20 - Theoretical
Shaping of Root Canals and Shaping Methods
Week 21 - Theoretical
Root Canal Filling Materials
Week 22 - Theoretical
Root Canal Filling Methods (Midterm)
Week 23 - Theoretical
Root Canal Filling Methods
Week 24 - Theoretical
Biochemistry and Physiology of the Pulp
Week 25 - Theoretical
Pulp-Dentin Complex
Week 26 - Theoretical
Etiological Factors of Pulp Inflammation
Week 27 - Theoretical
Degenerative Changes in Pulp Tissue
Week 28 - Theoretical
Periapical Tissues and Cementum
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination2%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory280128
Lecture - Practice280128
Midterm Examination24110
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes