This full-day lecture and hands-on workshop is designed for the keen endo enthusiast; the main focus of the course is assessing, locating, negotiating, shaping and filling challenging root canals, specifically MB2 canals in the maxillary molars.
Participants will engage in practical application of the theoretical knowledge using 3D printed teeth and are encourged to use their loupes during the hands-on session. Multiple operating microscopes will be available for use.
Learning Objectives
- Understand developmental anatomy of the roots and canals (MB2)
- Perform pre-treatment clinical, radiographic, CBCT assessment.
- Understand tools to locate root canals.
- Identify intra-pulpal landmarks to locate orifices.
- Apply techniques for effective apical negotiation in the challenging canals.
- Demonstrate glide path, shaping and fillings in the canals.
- Recognise complications and remedies
