Algorithms utilized in clinical practice. Module 6

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1. Characteristics of endodontic infection: primary, secondary, and persistent infections

2. Infection of the main canal and dentinal tubules

3. (Mechanical and medicament-based) Instrumentation and medication of the root canal (treatment) system and its impact on infection

4. The survival of “entombed” microorganisms

5. Types of endodontic infections and clinical management

6. Biofilm and its role in the development of endodontic infections

7. Latest trends in root canal disinfection

- Combined irrigations protocols

- New irrigant agents

- Irrigation activation techniques (PUI, PIPS, Sonic)

- Ozone therapy application for root canal disinfection

- Electrochemical activation

- Direct laser disinfection

- Photoactivated disinfection: (PAD, PDT)

- Macromolecules and nanoparticles application (Chitosan, Ag, Quaternary Ammonium Polyethylenimine, BioSafe).

8. Single appointment or multi-visit endodontic treatment

- Economic pressure, microbiological and anatomical rationale, and the clinical reality

- Management of pain and treatment prognosis. 

9. Dr. Michael Solomonov's treatment algorithm for 18 subgroups, based on diagnosis, microbiological assessment of the clinical situation, anatomy, and patient's age

- Canal instrumentation

- Choice of root canal irrigation solutions

- Intracanal medications

- Biological, practical and legal aspects, literature review, clinical classifications, and factors influencing on clinical decisions.