The seminar covers all aspects of endodontic infection, discusses various clinical situations and the microbiological application of ongoing processes, and suggests an algorithm of actions in each specific clinical case.
1. Characteristics of endodontic infection. Primary, secondary, and persistent infections
2. Infection of the main canal and dentinal tubules
3. Mechanical and medical treatment of the canal and its effect on infection
4. Survival of "sealed" microorganisms
5. Types of infection and clinical solutions
6. Biofilm and its role in endodontic infections
7. The latest trends in endodontic disinfection
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Combined irrigation - New irrigants
- Agitation techniques (PUI, PIPS, Sonic)
- Ozone use
- Using electro-chemical activation
- Direct laser disinfection
- Photo-activated disinfection. (PAD, PDT)
- Macromolecules and Nanoparticles (Chitozan, Ag, QuaternaryAmmoniumPolyethylenimine, BioSafe)
8. Treatment in one or more visits
- Economic pressure, microbiological and anatomical rationale and clinical reality
- Pain and prognosis
9. The author's algorithm for the treatment of 18 subgroups based on the diagnosis, microbiological assessment of the clinical situation, anatomy and age of the patient:
- Channel instrumentation
- Choosing irrigants
- In-channel attachments (if necessary)
Biological, practical and legal aspects, review of world literature, clinical classifications, factors influencing decision-making.
