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There are 11 types of tooth resorption and they can be avoidable, unavoidable, undetectable, pathological or physiological. Some can be treated, some cannot be treated and some do not need treatment. Effective management relies on understanding the processes and distinguishing between the types of resorption.

One half to full-day lecture.

There are many factors that affect the outcome of Endodontic treatment and the longevity of the tooth following treatment. Most Endodontists, dentists and research studies have focused on technical aspects of treatment or the presence of periapical radiolucencies and their effects on treatment outcome. Little attention has been paid to case selection. This presentation will explore this issue and will provide guidelines on how to assess and select teeth with a good prognosis and what criteria to use to reject teeth with a poor prognosis. Whilst case selection affects treatment outcome to some extent, it has a much greater effect on the longevity of the tooth following treatment with the most important factor of all being whether the tooth is suitable for further restoration. This issue has not been adequately addressed in the literature yet it is very important and will be explored in detail in this presentation.

Half day or full day lecture. Can be modified to suit the requirements.

Teeth with both endodontic and periodontal diseases have often been considered to have a very poor prognosis. However, this is largely due to a poor understanding of the disease processes which in turn is a result of confusing classifications of these diseases. A new classification will be presented – this classification is based on the individual diseases present, rather than attempting to combine them, with the concept that there are two separate diseases occurring on the same tooth. This classification can then be used to determine the best way to manage the tooth. A particular sequence and approach to treatment will be outlined to help improve the prognosis of teeth with concurrent endodontic and periodontal diseases.

Half day lecture. Can be modified to suit the requirements.

Trauma can have serious consequences on the prognosis of teeth. The pulp and peri-radicular tissues can respond in various favorable and unfavorable ways. The unfavorable responses are dependent on the stage of root development, concurrent injuries to the same tooth, the degree of displacement of the tooth and the immediate management of the injury. The most serious consequences are external replacement and inflammatory resorption. Understanding the tissue responses and the factors affecting them is essential for appropriate management. A thorough history and examination will reveal the relevant factors for each case and will allow dentists to make informed decisions about the emergency management required to reduce the consequences of the injury. Some injuries require immediate and comprehensive treatment whilst others require simpler management and observation of healing. This lecture will outline the immediate management of dental injuries to reduce the long-term consequences of the trauma with a particular emphasis on prevention of external inflammatory resorption.

Half day or full day lecture. Can be modified to suit the requirements.

There is no doubt that a thorough understanding of the disease processes is essential for all health care providers if they are to effectively manage patients’ problems. Unfortunately, pulp, root canal and peri-radicular conditions are not well understood. This is largely due to poor, inconsistent terminology which in itself demonstrates the lack of understanding of the conditions. Once the diseases are understood, the diagnostic process becomes more meaningful and easier. The diagnosis still requires a thorough examination with the application of all relevant diagnostic tests, plus an understanding of what the tests are telling us. In particular, pulp sensibility tests are often not adequately utilized and so important information may not be available to establish the diagnosis. This presentation will provide a simple overview of the disease processes with emphasis on the symptoms and clinical signs that lead to the correct and meaningful diagnosis. Guidelines for effective and reliable diagnostic testing under different circumstances will also be outlined since the best test depends on what you are trying to diagnose.

Half day or full day lecture. Can be modified to suit the requirements.