Information Package / Course Catalogue
Endodontics in Pediatric Dentistry
Course Code: PED631
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to examine microbial and immunologic events in the root channels of deciduous and permanent teeth

Course Content

Deep dentine caries of the pathological state of the pulp in the teeth correct detection of the method used, the direct and indirect pulp treatment in permanent tooth and primary tooth, indications of pulpotomy and pulpektomy clinical practice, prognosis of the materials and treatments used will be explained.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Relation of microorganisms to pulpal and periradicular diseases
2.Identification and identification of putative pathogens
3. Extraradicular endodontic infections
4. Immunology of Periapical diseases
5.Indications of pulpotomy and pulpectomy treatments
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Pinkham JR, Casamassimo PS, McTigue DJ, Fields HW, Nowak AJ. 2005, Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Dentin and Pulp histology - ultrastructure. Cells, aorta, veins and nerves, fine structure of dentin, collagen
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification and detailed examination of pulp diseases-1
Week 3 - Theoretical
Classification and detailed examination of pulp diseases-2
Week 4 - Theoretical
Classification and detailed examination of pulp diseases-3
Week 5 - Theoretical
Detection of pulp pathology-1
Week 6 - Theoretical
Detection of pulp pathology-2
Week 7 - Theoretical
Vitalite tests and radiographic findings
Week 8 - Theoretical
Indications and contraindications for deciduous root canal treatment-1
Week 9 - Theoretical
Indications and contraindications for deciduous root canal treatment-2
Week 10 - Theoretical
Direct and indirect pulp treatments
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cvek pulpotomy and conventional pulp pulpotomy
Week 12 - Theoretical
Preventive therapy and Regenerative therapies II Mid term exam
Week 13 - Theoretical
Preventive therapy and Regenerative therapies II
Week 14 - Theoretical
Features and filling techniques required in root canal patties
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory133265
Lecture - Practice133265
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)148
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
3
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
3
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026