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.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
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.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical features of pulpal and periapical diseases.
2.Correctly performs and interprets endodontic diagnostic methods, including pulp vitality tests, radiography, and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
3.Selects and appropriately uses irrigants, intracanal medicaments, and root canal filling materials during root canal treatment.
4.Identifies and manages complications of endodontic treatment, including acute flare-ups and causes of treatment failure.
5.Evaluates and performs retreatment and endodontic surgical procedures according to their indications.
6.Plans and performs the restoration of endodontically treated teeth using appropriate materials and techniques.
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 Sealers
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
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
Conventional and Minimally Invasive Apical Surgery Techniques
Week 19 - Theoretical
Conventional and Minimally Invasive Apical Surgery Techniques
Week 20 - Theoretical
Periapical Tissue Healing
Week 21 - Theoretical
Imaging Techniques and Tomography in Endodontics
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
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination2%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory280256
Quiz1213
Midterm Examination25112
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)79
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026