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What was the main takeaway from the Doyle article?
What was the main takeaway from the Doyle article?
After 5 years, the failures for implants and endo were the same.
How many lectures do we have?
How many lectures do we have?
12
How many exams are there?
How many exams are there?
midterm (40 questions, 35%) and cumulative final (80 questions, 45%)
How many quizzes are there?
How many quizzes are there?
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If there is a discrepancy between the reading assignments, lab manual, and lecture material, what prevails?
If there is a discrepancy between the reading assignments, lab manual, and lecture material, what prevails?
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What does the lab course consist of?
What does the lab course consist of?
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Endo = branch of dentistry dealing with the pulp AND ____________________
Endo = branch of dentistry dealing with the pulp AND ____________________
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Lab course will generally require you to work on assignments outside of the lab sessions.
Lab course will generally require you to work on assignments outside of the lab sessions.
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What is Weine Classification Type I?
What is Weine Classification Type I?
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What is Weine Classification Type II?
What is Weine Classification Type II?
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What is Weine Classification Type III?
What is Weine Classification Type III?
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What is Weine Classification Type IV?
What is Weine Classification Type IV?
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Study Notes
Overview of Endodontics and Course Structure
- Implant success rate comparable to endodontic treatment after 5 years, as indicated in Doyle's article.
- Course comprises 12 lectures focusing on endodontics.
- Two main examinations: midterm (40 questions, worth 35% of grade) and cumulative final (80 questions, worth 45% of grade), with failing the final resulting in course failure.
- Up to 6 quizzes throughout the course with the lowest quiz score dropped; quizzes account for 20% of the overall grade.
Lab Course Requirements
- Lab component includes 13 sessions and 4 projects, featuring practical examinations:
- Midterm practical exam (25% of lab grade)
- Bicuspid access project (15% of lab grade)
- Electronic Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) (25% of lab grade)
- Final practical exam (35% of lab grade)
- The lab course is structured to allow completion of assignments during lab sessions, negating the need for outside work.
Weine Classification System
- Weine Classification Type I:
- Characterized by one orifice, one canal, and one foramen; visually resembles the letter "I."
- Weine Classification Type II:
- Comprises two orifices, two canals, and one foramen; resembles the letter "O."
- Weine Classification Type III:
- Contains two orifices, two canals, and two foramen; visually similar to the letter "U."
- Weine Classification Type IV:
- Identified by one orifice, two canals, and two foramen; looks like the letter "Y."
- Endodontics is a specialty in dentistry focused on the pulp and apical tissues.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential components of the Endodontics course, including lecture structure, examination formats, and lab requirements. It focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects, ensuring students are well-prepared for assessments throughout the program.
