Course Description

Each step of endodontically treating and restoring a tooth is connected. This course walks through each step of root canal therapy – with each building on the success of the previous phase. From diagnostic protocol through coronal restoration, learn techniques for clinical success at every step needed to take the patient out of pain, restore function to the tooth while maintaining the proper aesthetic, and enhance long term success.

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Diagnosis and Treatment Planning — A complete understanding of the factors of each case
• Endodontic Access — Creating a proper access cavity is critical
• Shaping Utilizing the Most Advanced File Technology — Choices for imparting an appropriate shape to the canal
• Irrigation — Importance of removal of infection-causing bacteria
• Antibacterial Dressings — Inter-appointment medicaments and temporizing teeth
• Obturation — Pros and cons of sealers and obturation techniques
• Coronal Restoration of the Endodontically Treated Tooth — Choosing between direct vs. indirect restoration