Course Description

Course Description Course Outline Course Contribution to Program Qualifications Assessment Methods ECTS-Workload Detail Informations of the Course Numerical Data

Course Description

Course	Code	Semester	T+P (Hour)	Credit	ECTS
Introduction to Endodontics and Radiobiology	-	Spring Semester	58+70	-	10

Course Program

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses

Language of Course	Turkish
Course Level	First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type	Committee
Course Coordinator	Assoc.Prof. Nilüfer ÜSTÜN
Name of Lecturer(s)	Assoc.Prof. Nilüfer ÜSTÜN
Assistant(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üye Keziban Olcay Dr. Öğr. Üye Erhan Esener Dr. Öğr. Üye Aslıhan Akbulut Dr. Öğr. Üye Kader Aydın
Aim	The aim of this course is to distinguish the pulp structure, evaluate the pulp disease and apply the fundamentals of root canal treatment. Properties of X rays, formation of medical radiation and biological effects of radiation on biological tissues, and implication of radiation dose measurement. To evaluate the basic chemical and physical properties, clinical and laboratory use of dental materials and to classify and compare dental materials.
Course Content	This course contains; Structure of pulp,Pulp pathology, degeneration and neoplasia,Etiology of pulpal inflammation,Pulpitis,Necrosis and gangrene of the pulp,Inflammatory reaction of pulp,Access Cavity Preparation maxillary incisors and canines,Access Cavity Preparation mandibular incisors and canines,Access Cavity Preparation maxillary premolars,Access Cavity Preparation mandibular premolars,Access Cavity Preparation mandibular molars,Access Cavity Preparation maxillary molars,Endodontic instruments,Root canal length determination,Root Canal Irrigants and Disinfectants,Techniques of Root Canal Instrumentation,Root canal obturation techniques,Endodontic Procedural Errors,Single Visit -Multiple Visit Root Canal Therapy,Rubber dam use in endodontics.

Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
The students will be able to distinguish the pulp structure. 1.1. Categorize pulp embryology and histology. 2.1. Categorize pulp anatomy and ultra structure.	13, 16, 19, 9
The students will be able to evaluate pulp diseases. 2.1. Evaluate pulp degenerations, pathologies and neoplasm. 2.2. Evaluate pulpitis, necrosis and gangrene.	13, 16, 19, 4, 9
The students will be able to apply the fundamentals of root canal treatment. 3.1. Realize fundamentals of access cavity, application of rubber-dam and root canal instruments. 3.2. Realize determination of root canal length, root canal instrumentation, irrigation and disinfection. 3.3. Realize root canal filling techniques.	16, 9

Teaching Methods:	13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:

Course Outline

Order	Subjects	Preliminary Work
1	Structure of pulp
2	Pulp pathology, degeneration and neoplasia
3	Etiology of pulpal inflammation
4	Pulpitis
5	Necrosis and gangrene of the pulp
6	Inflammatory reaction of pulp
7	Access Cavity Preparation maxillary incisors and canines
8	Access Cavity Preparation mandibular incisors and canines
9	Access Cavity Preparation maxillary premolars
10	Access Cavity Preparation mandibular premolars
11	Access Cavity Preparation mandibular molars
12	Access Cavity Preparation maxillary molars
13	Endodontic instruments
14	Root canal length determination
15	Root Canal Irrigants and Disinfectants
16	Techniques of Root Canal Instrumentation
17	Root canal obturation techniques
18	Endodontic Procedural Errors
19	Single Visit -Multiple Visit Root Canal Therapy
20	Rubber dam use in endodontics

Resources

Mehmet Kemal Çalışkan. Endodontide Tanı ve Tedaviler, 2006 Tayfun Alaçam. Endodonti, 2000 Stephen Cohen, Kenneth M Hargreaves. Pathways of the Pulp, Ninth Edition, 2009 Rudolf Beer, Michael A. Baumann, Syngcuk Kim. Endodontology, 2000 Endodontide Temel ilkeler ve Uygulamalar, Raif Erişen, 2011 Principles and Practice of Endodontics Walton RE, Torabinejad M.

. Oral Radiology Principles And Interpretation. White- Pharoah. Mosby Elsevier, 2009. 2. Robb RA. Biomedical Imaging, Visualisation And Analysis. Wiley- Liss. 2000, Canada. 3. Bayırlı G. Röntgen Işınları Ve Dişhekimliğinde Uygulamalar. İstanbul Üniversitesi Basımevi ve Film Merkezi . 1994, İstanbul.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No	Program Qualification	Contribution Level
No	Program Qualification	1	2	3	4	5
1	PQ-1. He/She has the ability to monitor and evaluate the practical tools used in the field of dentistry, the literature containing the most up-to-date information and other resources.					X
2	PQ-2. He/She has the knowledge to evaluate the source, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information obtained in the field of dentistry. He/she integrates this information with the information of all disciplines in the field of health, analyzes it and uses it in his/her professional practices.					X
3	PQ-3. He/She interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, identifies and analyzes problems, develops solution suggestions and provides the most ideal treatment for patients by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dentistry.				X
4	PQ-4. He/She provides health education for individuals, families and society by integrating its knowledge in the field of dentistry with the knowledge of other health disciplines, creating interpretations and new information.					X
5	PQ-5. He/She clearly conveys her thoughts, problems and solution methods, and produces solutions to problems in line with scientific data and evidence by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he/she has acquired in the field of dentistry.			X
6	PQ-6. He/She independently carries out a study related to the field of dentistry using her advanced knowledge				X
7	PQ-7. He/She takes responsibility as a team member or individually to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in dental applications.				X
8	PQ-8. He/She assumes the leadership role in solving problems in the field of dentistry, plans and manages activities for the development of employees under its responsibility and examines and evaluates the process.				X
9	PQ-9 He/She determines the learning needs and goals in the field of dentistry and directs its learning by accessing resources effectively and quickly. He/She is open to development, develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and continues this behavior throughout her professional life.				X
10	PQ-10. He/She informs relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of dentistry, listens to their thoughts, wishes and expectations, and conveys his/her own thoughts and solution suggestions to problems to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.				X
11	PQ-11. He/she examines and improves his/her knowledge in the field of dentistry with his/her colleagues, patients and relatives, with a critical perspective specific to each individual.					X
12	PQ-12. He/She knows a foreign language (English) at a level that allows him/her to continue his/her professional development by following international publications and meetings in the field of dentistry and to communicate verbally and in writing with his/her colleagues.				X
13	PQ-13. He/She uses information and communication technologies along with knowledge of computer software and hardware at the level required by the field of dentistry.				X
14	PQ-14. While practicing dentistry, he/she respects social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of patient data and teaches these values.			X
15	PQ-15.He/She develops and implements strategies, policies and implementation plans on matters related to dentistry and evaluates the results within the framework of quality processes.			X
16	PQ-16. He/She uses the knowledge she has absorbed in the field of dentistry in interdisciplinary studies to solve oral and dental health problems of the individual and community.				X

Assessment Methods

Contribution Level	Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success		40
Rate of Final Exam to Success		60
Total		100

ECTS / Workload Table
Activities	Number of	Duration(Hour)	Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours	0	0	0
Guided Problem Solving	0	0	0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report	0	0	0
Term Project	0	0	0
Presentation of Project / Seminar	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Midterm Exam	0	0	0
General Exam	0	0	0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan	0	0	0
Total Workload(Hour)			0
*Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30=(0/30)**			0
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

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