This is an advanced module in hands-on Endodontics designed for general dentists who regularly perform simple endodontic treatments and want to move a step forward towards moderately challenging cases. The day course is primarily hands-on workshop for access preparation, locating canals and shaping of the root canal system. The participants would gain ample practice on extracted teeth using high magnification devices with a view to gradual and smooth transition slowly translate into their clinical practice.

The workshop involves step-by-step demonstration of modern treatment procedures followed by hands-on workshop on extracted teeth.

Learning Objectives

• Diagnosis and case selection
• Locating root canals – including difficult to locate orifices (MB2 – maxillary molars, second Distal – mandibular molars, Lingual – Mandibular incisors) – basic science, clinical applications and hands-on workshop
• Negotiating and shaping mild to moderately curved root canals – advanced tools and techniques and hands-on workshop
• Identifying and avoiding potential complications during root canal shaping
• CBCT – clinical applications in endodontic diagnosis and during treatment
• Various uses of ultrasonic endodontic tools