Specific objectives, subject, endodontics, thematic program, unit program, subject modalities, subject nature, theoretical and practical hours of endodontics, academic credits
General Objective of the Endodontics Subject, according to the current Curriculum of the Dental Surgeon Career at FES Iztacala, UNAM (p. 125):
The student will integrate knowledge of the morphophysiology of the healthy pulp-dentin complex, as well as the etiological factors, preventive measures, signs and symptoms of pulp and periapical diseases, and their treatments.
Specific Objectives of the Endodontics Subject, according to the current Curriculum of the Dental Surgeon Career at FES Iztacala, UNAM (p. 125):
The student will:
Analyze the historical background and current concepts of endodontics.
Describe the characteristics of the morphology of the pulp cavity for accessing the pulp chamber of permanent teeth.
Explain the clinical procedures prior to root canal therapy.
Describe the procedures for exploration, conductometry, irrigation, cleaning, shaping, and obturation of the root canals.
Differentiate the characteristics of the pulp-dentin complex and periradicular tissues in health and disease, in relation to their embryology, physiology, and histology.
Identify the components of the microbial flora involved in pulp and periapical pathology, as well as their detection and control
.Understand the prevention and treatment of accidents and complications in endodontic
Conceptualize an endodontic approach in relation to other dental disciplines.therapy.
Indicative Sequencing of Courses (p. 47)
COURSE
Prerequisite Course
Subsequent Course
Endodontics
Basic Intergrated Clinic
Advanced Intergrated Clinic
Courses Tables by year (p.48)
CODE
COURSE TITLE
MODALITY
CHARACTER
TOTAL HOURS PER YEAR
TOTAL OF CREDITS
HOURS PER WEEK
THEORY HOURS
PRACTICAL HOURSS
TOTAL HOURS
Third year
Endodontics
Course
Mandatory
2
0
2
14
Intermediate Intergrated Clinic
Clinic
Mandatory
0
7
7
8
Weine states that the objective of root canal treatment is the restoration of form and function of the treated tooth within acceptable conditions in the masticatory apparatus. Although root canal treatment always involves working inside the tooth, it is the adjacent structures and their response that determine the success or failure of the treatment. Thus, the fundamental reason for root canal treatment is the presence of conditions that limit the tooth's maintenance in the mouth (González, 2006).
Hülsmann et al. (2005) conclude that the main objective of root canal system preparation is the prevention of periradicular inflammation or the promotion of its healing if it is already established, following the guidelines below:
Removal of vital or necrotic tissue from the root canals
Creation of sufficient space for irrigation and medication
Preservation of the integrity and location of the apical portion of the canal anatomy
Avoidance of iatrogenic damage to the root canal and root surface
Facilitation of root canal obturation
Prevention of re-inflammation or infection of the periradicular tissues
Preservation of sufficient thickness of root dentin to ensure long-term functional preservation of the tooth
Thus, Haapasalo et al. (2005) conclude that the primary goal of root canal treatment is both the prevention and treatment of apical periodontitis by preventing or eliminating microbial infection within the root canal.
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