Lesson 1Interappointment medication and dressing (calcium hydroxide): indications and protocolsThis lesson explains reasons for between-visit meds, focusing on calcium hydroxide. It covers placing methods, contact time, dressing stuff, temp seals, and steps for redo or ongoing leaks.
Reasons for calcium hydroxide useMixing and placing methodsTime for inside-canal medsHandling ongoing leaksDressings in redo casesRemoving calcium hydroxide before fillingLesson 2Irrigation fundamentals: sodium hypochlorite concentration and activation (ultrasonic, sonic), EDTA use, irrigation safetyThis lesson reviews cleaning goals, bleach strengths, and EDTA use. It explains needle picks, activation like sound waves, cleaning orders, and safety to stop spills and mishaps.
Body goals of root canal cleaningBleach strength choicesEDTA timing and layer removalNeedle shapes and cleaning depthSound wave activation methodsStopping cleaning spill accidentsLesson 3Rubber dam isolation: techniques for posterior teeth, clamps selection, and isolation troubleshootingThis lesson reviews rubber dam tools, clamp picks, and isolating methods for back teeth. It tackles common issues like misplaced teeth, broken crowns, and small mouths, plus comfort and safety tips.
Rubber dam parts and setupClamp picks for big and mid teethPunching and placing dam for areasIsolating in broken or decayed crownsHandling small mouth openingsStopping leaks and soft tissue harmLesson 4Working length determination: apex locator use, radiographic confirmation, handling unusual root morphologyThis lesson covers work length ideas, tip finder principles, and step-by-step use. It includes x-ray checks, fixing odd readings, and adjusting for wear, open tips, and tricky root shapes.
Tip narrow and reference spotsTip finder setup and tuningClinical steps with tip findersX-ray check methodsHandling open tips and wearFixing odd readingsLesson 5Canal location strategies: knowledge of mesial root anatomy, groove locations, ultrasonics for troughingThis lesson focuses on orderly canal finding using root body knowledge and lines. It highlights near root signs, sound tools for digging, staining and zoom, and ways to avoid holes while searching.
Body signs in lower big teethNear root and line directionsSafe digging with sound toolsUse of stains and zoom helpsHandling hard chamber floorsAvoiding strip and root split holesLesson 6Magnification and illumination: selection and ergonomics of loupes vs operating microscope, practical benefitsThis lesson discusses picking and comfy use of magnifiers and surgery scopes. It covers zoom levels, light choices, posture, and how better sight boosts canal finding, crack spotting, and treatment accuracy.
Picking zoom levels and lensesMagnifiers vs surgery scopesStraight light and settingsComfy position and stanceUsing zoom for canal findingCare and germ controlLesson 7Obturation techniques for molar canals: warm vertical compaction, carrier-based systems, single cone with sealer—selection criteriaThis lesson compares filling methods for big tooth canals, like warm pack down, carrier systems, and single stick with bio-seal. It covers case picks, tools, and steps for tight, full fills.
Rules for filling timingWarm pack down stepsCarrier filling reasonsSingle stick with bio-sealX-ray check of fillingHandling gaps and short fillsLesson 8Coronal seal and provisional restoration: materials and techniques to prevent reinfectionThis lesson explains crown sealing rules after endodontic work. It reviews temp stuff, entry repair methods, leak stop ways, and how temp and full seals affect long results.
Need for quick crown sealTemp stuff picksSealing entry hole methodsStopping tiny leaks and washoutShift to full repairsHandling lost or failed tempsLesson 9Management of complex anatomy: locating and negotiating extra canals, isthmus cleaning techniquesThis lesson tackles spotting and handling tricky root canal body. It covers finding extra canals, bridge cleaning ways, CBCT and zoom use, and shaping changes to keep open and avoid doctor harm.
Spotting teeth with extra canalsCBCT for body checksDigging with sound for near extraBridge cleaning and activationSmooth path in very bent canalsSafe pass of steps and blocksLesson 10Post-endodontic restorative planning: core build-up, cuspal coverage, timing of permanent restorationThis lesson focuses on planning full repair after root canal. It covers base build stuff, posts if needed, cusp cover choices, crown timing, and how repair design affects long tooth life.
Checking left tooth partsBase build stuff and methodsPost placing reasonsCusp cover vs direct repairsTiming for full repairsTalk with repair dentistLesson 11Shaping protocols: glide path creation, hand vs rotary vs reciprocating systems, sequencing and torque/speed settingsThis lesson explains smooth path making and compares hand, spin, and back-forth systems. It covers order, twist and speed settings, and ways to cut errors while saving dentin and canal shape.
Hand smooth path stepsSpin smooth path file picksBack-forth system reasonsSuggested twist and speed rangesOrder for bent canalsAvoiding steps, strips, and shiftsLesson 12Anesthesia options for mandibular molars: inferior alveolar nerve block, infiltration, intraosseous, supplemental techniquesThis lesson reviews numbing plans for lower big teeth, including lower jaw nerve block, cheek and tongue numbs, bone-inside and ligament shots, and extra ways for hot teeth and fails.
Lower jaw nerve block stepsCheek and tongue numb methodsBone-inside shot reasonsLigament and pulp-inside useHandling hot teeth and failed blocksNumb pick and bufferingLesson 13Access cavity preparation: outlines, instruments, prevention of gouging and perforationThis lesson details entry hole design for tooth types, including shapes and depth control. It reviews drills and sound tips, safe canal finding ways, and methods to stop gouging, holes, and missed canals.
Bite and tongue side shape rulesDrill picks and depth guidesSound refining of entry wallsSafe canal opening findingStopping gouging and holesHandling hard or tilted teeth
