Curricular Unit:			Code:
Endodontics III			842END3
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
4	Master	Dentistry	4 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Winter Semester		Portuguese/English	52
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
The theme of this curricular unit is to acquire knowledge and enable students to perform, in clinical, procedures of an Endodontic treatment in patients. The aim of the course is to provide scientific support, both in the therapeutic / endodontic dental materials, for the understanding of the basic essential principles in the treatment of pulpal and perirradicular pathology.
Syllabus:
Indications and contra-indications of Non-Surgical Endodontic Treatment. Clinical protocol of Non-Surgical Endodontic Treatment: revision. Endodontic pretreatment and absolute isolation in simple and complex clinical cases. Determination of working length by electronic method (electronic apex locator). Irrigation - irrigation solutions and alternative irrigation techniques. Filling - errors, identification, treatment and prevention. Thermoplastic obturation versus lateral condensation. Degree of difficulty and risk of an endodontic case. Reference of endodontic cases. Endo-Periodontal Lesions: classification, diagnosis and treatment; presentation of clinical cases. Rotary instrumentation systems. Diagnosis in Endodontics: discussion of clinical cases. Control of cross infection in the endodontic appointment. Single versus multiple sessions. Interappointment dressing.
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The basic themes of Endodontia III are those that allow students to acquire the knowledge necessary to efficiently handle endodontic cases of low degree of risk and difficulty. This unit also aims, at the clinical practice component, the acquisition of competences regarding the necessary clinical sense regarding the diagnosis of pulp and periapical pathology, as well as the clinical interventions necessary to preserve the tooth functional on the oral cavity. In the theoretical component (T), there is an orientation to the research and selection of appropriate scientific bibliography within the scope of the themes described in the program of this curricular unit, thus fostering scientific reading, the development of critical capacity and contact with scientific nomenclature, as well as the motivation for the preparation of research papers and scientific presentations in the scope of Endodontics.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
The evaluation results from the weighting of 50% of each one of the components (T). The assessment regime will be continuous throughout the semester and includes: in the (T) component attendance, participation in classes and a written test; in the PL component, the execution of endodontic treatments in single-rooted teeth of patients, in vitro root canal treatment in a molar tooth and mini written tests. The minimum approval rating on each component will be 9,5 values. Failure to obtain this classification in the theoretical component refers the student to a resource exam at that time, set in the academic timetable. The attendance regime for classes is that adopted in the Pedagogical Regulations of the University. To obtain the credit of this curricular unit the student will have to guarantee the achievement of the 4 ECTS provided for in the evaluation system described.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The theoretical component (T; 15h) allows the integration of the principles of Endodontics and the practical-clinical component (PL; 45h), the execution of the clinical protocol of the non-surgical endodontic treatment, aiming that the acquisition of competences be done in a systematized and integrated way. In the T typology, the expository, illustrative and participatory methods predominate; already in PL, the demonstrative method, clinical and pre-clinical practice of the student predominate to enable him to develop technical and scientific skills as well as training and analysis of manual, individual and team skills. In the Tutorial Guidance component (OT, 7,5h) activities that aim at the use of bibliography, scientific research and organization of readings to deepen the content transmitted as well as its updating will be developed. The others (O; 7.5 hours) consist of sessions that provide the student with the correct identification and use of didactic resources with practical applicability within the curricular unit.
Reading:
Cohen S, Burns RC. Pathways of the Pulp. 11ª ed. Mosby, Inc., 2011 Ingle JL. Endodontics. 6ª ed. Lea e Febiger, 2008 Gutmann JL, Dumsha TC, Lovdahl PE, Hovland EJ. Problem solving in Endodontics. 5ª ed. Mosby, Inc.. 2011 European Society of Endodontology (2006), Quality guidelines for endodontic treatment: consensus report of the European Society of Endodontology. International Endodontic Journal, 39: 921–930. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2006.01180.x International Journal of Endodntics Journal of Endodontics Siqueira JF Jr. Treatment of endodontic infections. 1st ed. London: Quintessence Publishing, 2011