Program Details

New Technology In Endodontics
(In conjunction with Dentsply)
Speaker: Dr Arnaldo Castellucci
Date: Mon 31st May 2011
Venue: Ritz Carlton Milenia

Ultrasonic instruments in recent years have become indispensable for the carrying out of correct endodontic treatment. The powerful sources currently available and the new tips recently launched on the market enable even the general dentist to make use of this exceptional instruments. The fi nishing of the access cavity and the fl aring of the walls and its cleaning are defi nitely steps that are facilitated by the use of this new instruments. The identifi cation of the 2° canal of the mesiobuccal root of the upper molars can be done without the risk of causing a perforation, eliminating in complete safety the portion of the mesial wall that hides its orifi ce. The calcifi cations of the pulpal fl oor that impairs visibility and therefore the identifi cation of the openings and access to the root canals, can be easily removed with the new tips, without changing the original anatomy and causing iatrogenic damages. Posts in carbon or glass fi bre can be easily removed from within the canal using the new self-cleansing ultrasonic tips. In conclusion with the new tips the removal of metal posts both cast and prefabricated, is facilitated.

An exciting new instrument became recently available to facilitate root canal preparation. It is now possible with the new rotary Nickel Titanium instruments to carry out the complete preparation using the rotary instruments after having negotiated and then determined the working length using only one single traditional K File. All the rest, starting from pre-fl aring, necessary to make room to rotary instruments of bigger size, can now be carried out with the new rotary instruments, with considerable time saving, with reduced risk of ledging or changing the original endodontic anatomy. To this, must be added the results that can now be obtained thanks to the use of the operating microscope and revolutionary materials like MTA. All these innovations have the wonderful quality of making endodontics more predictable, easier, enjoyable and with a higher percentage of long term success.

LECTURE PROGRAMME FOR 30th MAY:

HANDS-ON PROGRAMME FOR 31st MAY:

SPEAKER’S CURRICULUM VITAE:

Dr. Arnaldo Castellucci graduated in Medicine at the University of Florence in 1973 and specialised in Dentistry at the same University in 1977. From 1978 to 1980 he attended continuing education courses on Endodontics at Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry with Prof. Herbert Schilder. As well as running a practice limited to Endodontics in Florence, Dr. Castellucci is Past President of the Italian Endodontic Society, Past President of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations, an Active Member of the European Society of Endodontology and the American Association of Endodontists. He is Visiting Professor of Endodontics at the University of Florence Dental School, Italy.

He is a very well-known international lecturers and gave lectures all around the world. He is editor of The Italian Journal of Endodontics and of The Endodontic Informer, Founder and President of The Warm Gutta Percha Study Club and The Micro-Endodontic Training Center. He is the author of the text books (3 volumes) EndodonticS, which is now also available in English.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ENQUIRIES:

Please call Dentsply sales specialist:
Adeline Soon : (65) 9754 8099
Corene Tan : (65) 9118 4766
Valarie Soon : (65) 9667 6161
Zeraine Ong : (65) 9336 8663

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RECIPROCATION WITH NiTi INSTRUMENTS
(In conjunction with VDW and SA Dental)

Speaker: Dr David Sonntag
Date: Sun 12 June 2011
Venue: National Dental Centre, Training Room at Level 8

In an evidence based lecture with videos and clinical cases, Dr David Sonntag, one of Germany’s leading endodontists, will give a scientific and clinical overview of the advantages and disadvantages of alternating motion with NiTi instruments. This lecture focus on the Reciproc Systems, one of the most recently invented systems for efficient root canal shaping. These instruments engage dentine to cut in a counterclockwise direction and disengage when the instrument rotates in an opposite direction (smaller rotation). The end result, related to the degree of CCW and CW rotations, is an advancement of the instrument in the canal. Combining the idea of using the balanced force technique with the efficient instrument geometry, the system provides the ability to maintain even severe curvatures and shape oval canals. Using Reciproc instruments is a really simple and safe way to prepare a root canal, whilst complying with the highest quality requirement. Unlike other systems, Reciproc allows canals to be prepared with one single NiTi instrument in the majority of cases. These instruments, made of M-Wire with an S-shaped cross section, offer a greater flexibility and resistance to cyclic fatigue than traditional nickel-titanium instruments.

The extremely simple technique is one of the main advantages of the Reciproc system. All instruments are used to full working length. The system consists of only three regressively tapered instruments up to ISO 50. Additionally, these single-patient instruments avoid cross contamination between patients and file failure due to fatigue.

The objective of the lecture is to gain a thorough understanding of the clinical applications of rotary and alternating moving NiTi instruments. The presentation is designed for both general practitioners and endodontists.

At the end of the lecture participants will have the theoretical background knowledge to start using Reciproc instruments.

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP:

This workshop will provide a thorough understanding of the clinical applications of Rotary Endodontic technology with Mtwo instruments and alternating moving Reciproc instruments. Scientific and practical perspectives of both NiTi Systems will be shared.

Learning Outcomes

Course content:

• A tour of Endodontics from access to obturation
• Biological basis of endodontic treatment - why we do what we do
• Endodontic access - the critical step that sets the scene
• Canal location and working length determination

• electronic apex locators and radiography in modern endodontic practices

• Modern concepts of root canal instrumentation
• Current concepts in obturation materials and techniques

LECTURE PROGRAMME:

HANDS-ON PROGRAMME:

*Participants of the hands-on programme are required to bring teeth with access cavity done.

SPEAKER’S CURRICULUM VITAE:

Dr. David Sonntag graduated from the University of Marburg, Germany in 1988 and received his degree in Dentistry (Dr. med dent) in 2001. He is a specialist in Endodontics (2005) Certified Member of the European Society of Endodontology (ESE) and a member of other national and international Associations. After finishing his habilitation, he became a private docent of Marburg University in 2008. Currently Dr. Sontag is the Director of the Master Study Program in Endodontology at Dusseldorf University; Assistant Professor in the Department of Conservative Dentistry, Periodontology and Endodontology at Dusseldorf University and works part time in his private dental office, limited to Endodontics in Marburg. Dr. Sonntag has published in national and international journals and lectures both nationally and internationally. His major research interests include root canal preparation, decontamination of endodontic instruments and undergraduate dental education.

ENQUIRIES:
For more information, please call:

Djohan: 9621 0506 or Lynlee: 9834 0132
SA Dental Supply:Tel: 6295 2568 Fax: 6295 2511

REGISTRATION FORM:

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ADVENT OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY IN
CURRENT ENDODONTIC PRACTICE

25TH FEBRUARY 2011 (Friday)
Lecture 1: 2.00pm – 3.30pm
CONTROVERSIES IN ENDODONTICS
Despite the advent of modern technology in current endodontic practice, the speciality is still in embroiled in controversies both clinical and theoretical. Whilst these controversies exist and endodontists and general practitioners are unable to agree on the many parameters that would lead to successful clinical outcomes, endodontics is seen as a second rate treatment modality. How can we compare implants and endodontics in terms of success? Implants replace teeth, whilst endodontics save teeth. Implant success is measured in terms of survival. Endodontic success is measured in term of elimination of disease. On this basis, the two measures of success are not comparable. The lecture will review the question of survival of implant retained restorations and crowned endodontically treated teeth in an effort to “level the playing field”

25TH FEBRUARY 2011 (Saturday)
Lecture 2: 4.00pm - 5.30pm
LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN THE PREPARATION AND FILLING OF THE ROOT CANAL SYSTEM
From access cavity preparation to fi lling of the root canal system, new technology has revolutionized endodontic procedure. There are so many products available today but how do you choose the best? Maximizing the use of the microscope, ultrasonics, new glide path fi les, progressive taper rotary and hand fi les, 3 dimensional fi lling techniques has made endodontics easier than at any time in the past. This lecture will look at everything new that is available today and show participants a consistently simple technique to avoid mishaps and common mistakes in the preparation and fi lling of the root canal system.

SPEAKER’S CURRICULUM VITAE:
Dr. Julian Webber BDS, MS, DGDP, FICD. Born 1952
Dr Webber was the fi rst UK dentist to receive a Master of Science degree in Endodontics in 1978 and was a recipient of the prestigious Charles Freeman Scholarship of the American Dental Society of Europe. Dr. Webber has held teaching positions both at Guys Hospital and Eastman Dental Schools in London whilst maintaining a practice limited to Endodontics in the United Kingdom since 1978. In 2002, he opened the Harley Street Centre for Endodontics, a purpose-built state-of-the-art practice and teaching facility. Dr. Webber is a former President of the British Endodontic Society, a member of the American Association Endodontists, European Society of Endodontology, a member of both the American Dental Societies of London and Europe, a member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and a Fellow of the International
College of Dentists. He is a faculty member of the Pacifi c Endodontic Research Foundation in San Diego, California, USA where he has perfected and taught
techniques in using microscopes in conventional and surgical Endodontics. He is also a visiting professor at the University of Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro.

Lecture Synopsis

Are There Still Controversies in Endodontics?

Controversies have a tendency to flourish when there is lack of solid evidence or consensus on a given issue. Recent surveys of the evidence base for the procedures undertaken in endodontics to diagnose and treat the disease conditions of the pulp have identified substantial knowledge gaps. Thus fertile grounds continue to exist for contradictory views and opinions in this field of dentistry. Perennial areas include the principles for the management of deep caries lesions and the appropriateness of carrying out direct or indirect pulp capping, the extent of apical preparation and filling root canals including the need to maintain apical patency, as well as measures essential to effectively treat teeth with infected pulp necrosis. These and other controversial issues will be discussed in the lecture on the basis of what may be considered best evidence.