Endodontics II

1.1 Scope and objectives of Endodontics II

1.2 Pulp-periapical biology (applied)

1.3 Endodontic microbiology (clinical relevance)

2.1 Endodontic history and symptom analysis

2.2 Clinical examination

2.3 Pulp sensibility and special tests

2.4 Radiographic assessment (periapical focus)

2.5 Diagnosis (standard endodontic classifications)

2.6 Treatment planning & decision-making

3.1 Operatory setup

3.2 Rubber dam and isolation (mandatory competency)

3.3 Magnification and illumination (where taught)

3.4 Endodontic instruments overview

4.1 Internal and external anatomy (clinical relevance)

4.2 Access cavity principles

4.3 Tooth-specific access outlines

4.4 Pulp chamber and canal orifice location

5.1 Working length concepts

5.2 Apex locators

5.3 Radiographic working length

5.4 Glide path establishment

6.1 Objectives of instrumentation

6.2 Hand instrumentation techniques

6.3 Rotary/reciprocation instrumentation (UG exposure varies)

6.4 Shaping challenges

7.1 Role of irrigation

7.2 Irrigants: types and properties

7.3 Irrigation techniques

7.4 Irrigation accidents and prevention

7.5 Intracanal medicaments

8.1 Objectives of obturation

8.2 Obturation materials

8.3 Obturation techniques (UG core set)

8.4 Quality assessment

9.1 Indications for multi-visit endodontics

9.2 Temporization

10.1 Expected post-op symptoms

10.2 Flare-ups

10.3 Drugs in endodontics

11.1 Access-related errors

11.2 Instrumentation errors

11.3 Irrigation errors

11.4 Obturation errors

12.1 Indications for retreatment

12.2 Assessment of previously treated teeth

12.3 Retreatment access and removal of restorations

12.4 Managing common retreatment challenges

12.5 Retreatment outcomes and limitations

13.1 Indications

13.2 Basic concepts

14.1 Coronal seal principles

14.2 Post-core overview

15.1 Core clinical competencies

15.2 Typical viva/OSCE domains