Molar endodontics often present challenges to the clinician. These may include difficulty in isolation and access, negotiation of curved and narrow root canals, calcified canals, difficulty in canal obturation, and managing anatomical variations. However, many advances in technology, materials and equipment have made it possible today to efficiently perform successful molar endodontic treatment with more precision and predictable results.

This two-day course includes lecture and hands-on workshop and is specially designed for general dentists who wish to advance their clinical skills in performing molar endodontics. Participants will learn how to perform efficient endodontic access, clean and shape the root canal system and finally obturate in a predictable manner. In the one-day hands-on workshop, participants will perform endodontic treatment from start to finish in extracted molar teeth under the operating microscope.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

1. Endodontic Diagnosis
2. Endodontic anatomy and morphology of molar teeth
3. Modern principles of endodontic access
4. Canal length determination - radiographic and electronic
5. Shaping and Cleaning
6. Nickel Titanium rotary instrumentation
7. Warm, therma-plastised root canal obturation
8. Procedural errors and their prevention
9. Proper use of operating microscope/magnification in endodontic treatment

UPON COMPLETION YOU WILL BE ABLE TO

1. Enhance the knowledge of the clinical concepts and biological objectives of endodontic therapy
2. Be familiar with the endodontic diagnostic decision making, case selection and organization of armamentarium for performing molar endodontics
3. Approach molar endodontic cases with more confidence and enjoy more predictable results
4. Set up and utilize the dental operating microscope in clinical endodontics
5. Know when and what to refer

**This course is proudly sponsored by Citicon (Hong Kong) Ltd., SybronEndo (USA), and Carl Zeiss Far East Co., Ltd.