Microsurgery Course

What are the aims and objectives?

• To highlight the factors that need to be addressed when planning an apicectomy, including the role of 2D and 3D imaging.
• To discuss the different treatment steps involved when providing an apicectomy, allowing an understanding of the rationale behind modern v traditional surgical techniques.
• To show case the equipment and instruments which are used during endodontic microsurgery.
• To allow the students to gain practical experience of the practical steps of an apicectomy using simulated models (flap incisions, flap elevation, osteotomy, root end resection, retro-preparation of root, retro-filling of root, suturing).
• Different retro-filling techniques will be discussed and explored practically, including MTA and bioceramic putty retro-fills and the 'lid technique'.

What are the learning outcomes?

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Understand clinical factors which need to be assessed when planning an apicectomy, including evaluating those factors which will allow you to select your first clinical case.
• Understand and perform the procedural steps performed during an apicectomy.
• Apply knowledge of apicectomy procedural steps to the completion of an apicectomy in simulated jaws and teeth, with a view to translating this into clinical practice.