Pre-clinical Unit 1

Recommended Prerequisites

A. Knowledge – there are educational concepts and techniques teached in previous units that allow the correct understanding of this preclinical unit, such as: Head and neck anatomy, Dental anatomy, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Imagiology, Dental materials, Oral microbiology and Preventive Dentistry.

B. Skills and Attitudes – English, Information and communications technology, Proactivity, Professionalism, Proper clothing and personal appearance, Interpersonal communication skills.

Teaching Methods

At the beginning of each lecture, the learning objectives to be achieved are set. A special emphasis on activating previous knowledge, interaction with students and conceptual contextualization. Before the end of each lecture is given the opportunity to students to answer questions and carried out a synthesis of the subjects presented in class. The exposure of the material is made using updated computer tools and software that would promote student engagement. Summaries of the presentations and the recommended bibliography at the end of each lesson taught are available.

Learning Outcomes

Identify and describe the root anatomy and internal morphology of the different types of teeth.  Recognize and describe the clinical aspects and imaging of pulpitis, pulp necrosis, apical periodontitis, internal and external root resorption, trauma and congenital anomalies, evidencing a detailed knowledge of the different methods for diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

Have an in-depth knowledge of the etiology and evolution of these pathologies.

Demonstrate satisfactory non-surgical root canal preparation and filling of teeth with classical techniques of hand instrumentation, in accordance with the biological and mechanical principles.

Acquisition of theoretical knowledge, describing them (skills Grade I ). Application of theoretical knowledge to practical exercises with teaching monitoring (competence level II). Application of theoretical knowledge to practical exercises autonomously when required ( practical examinations ) (III degree of competence ).

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Endodontics

Root anatomy; Coronal access cavity;Endodontic instruments;Root canal preparation protocol; Phisiopathology of pulp and periapical lesions; Diagnostic tests and clinical diferential diagnosis;Techniques and materials for rubber dam isolation in Endodontics ; Concepts , materials and techniques for root canal filling; Nonsurgical treatment protocol; Causes of failure; Iatrogenic injuries;Dynamics of post- treatment apical healing; Endodontic treatment outcome.

Operative Dentistry

Understand the etiology and pathogenesis of the most common dental diseases;tooth decay and  the classification criteria;methods for caries detection;dental restorative treatment;products used in restorative treatment, matrix and wedges;adhesive techniques; adhesive systems types;color  notions; pulpo-dentinal protections;intraradicular types of posts; indirect restorations; restorations without cavity preparation; curing and curing devices.

Head Lecturer(s)

Eunice Virginea Valdez Faria Bidarra Palmeirão Carrilho

Assessment Methods

Continuous evaluation
Mini Tests: 15.0%
Endodontics : 35.0%
Operative dentistry: 50.0%

Evaluation
Mini Tests: 15.0%
Endodontics : 35.0%
Exam: 50.0%

Bibliography

Endodontics: K.M. Hargreaves, S. Cohen. Pathways of the pulp. 10th ed. Mosby 2010;G. Bergenholtz,P. Horsted-
Bindslev,C. Reit .Textbook of Endodontology. Blackwell Munksgaard 2004;D. Orstavik,T.Pitt Ford. Essential Endodontology.2nd ed. Blackwell 2008;C.Estrela. Ciência Endodôntica. Ed.Artes Médicas 2004;J.M.M.dos Santos.
Prevenção da microinfiltração coronária no tratamento endodôntico. PhD Thesis, Univ.Coimbra, 2008
Operative dentistry: Atlas of operative dentistry – preclinical and clinical procedures Quintessence Publishing Co, Inc. 1985; Dentística – procedimentos pré-clínicos. 1ª ed, Livraria Ed. Santos. 2002; The art and science of operative dentistry. 3th ed, Mosby. St Louis, Missouri. 1995;Advances in operative dentistry, Vol. I and II: Contemporary Clinical Pratice. 1st edition,Quintessence Publishing Co,2001; Odontologia restauradora: fundamentos e possibilidades. 1ª edição, São Paulo. 2003; Dental materials and their selection. 3th edition, Quintessence Publishing Co 2002.