Pre-Congress Courses

Wednesday, 7^th September 2022

Fees are stated in Euros. Local VAT is included at rate 27%

PCC1 - An interactive day on Education in Endodontics

Full day (09h00-17h30)

Led by: Annemarie Baaij & Casper Kruse

Speakers: Fadi Jarad, Jale Tanalp, Meric Karapinar-Kazandag, Marcel Reymus, Annemarie Baaij, Rifat Özok, Mads Dahl, Casper Kruse

We all face challenges in Endodontic Education, and deal with them in our own particular ways. During this workshop, we aim to explore the similarities and differences in our schools, share challenges and experiences, and create opportunities to learn and inspire each other. In preparation for this interactive day, we ask participants to reflect on the Education they provide, considering both personal factors and those related to the Universities and clinics they work in. You may ask yourself: What are the challenges you and your team encounter? Is there another side of the coin – do your challenges create strengths and opportunities? What creative solutions could be identified? What has worked well, and what has been less successful? Everyone’s thoughts and ideas are important, so please be prepared to share with your colleagues. We may be surprised by the challenges we share and we hope that everyone will take away something useful.   

PCC2 - CBCT for the diagnosis and management of complex endodontic problems

Half day (14h00-17h00)

Led by: Shanon Patel

Speakers: Shanon Patel, Conor Durack, Simon Harvey

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is an integral part for the diagnosis and management of complex Endodontic problems. The importance of CBCT in Endodontics is reflected by the ESE publishing position statements (2014, 2019) on this topic.The aim of this pre-congress is to:

• Give an update on the latest clinical research on CBCT in Endodontics
• Reveal how CBCT can impact on treatment planning,
• Describe the intergration of CBCT into the digital workflow

PCC3 - Systematic reviews and meta-analyses: a practical workshop

Full day (09h00-17h30)

Led by: Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu & Pulikkotil Shaju Jacob

Speakers: Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu, Pulikkotil Shaju Jacob

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Plan and carry out a basic systematic review in dentistry
• Conduct meta-analysis with binary and continuous data
• Interpret the results of meta-analysis
• Accurately communicate the results 

Topics covered:

• Need for systematic review/ umbrella review/ meta-analysis/network meta-analysis/ trial sequential analysis
• Protocol of the review – development and registration
• Research question
• Literature search
• Study selection
• Quality assessment of randomized clinical trials
• Combining studies with and without meta-analysis
• Heterogeneity
• Conducting a meta-analysis

PCC4 - Morphometric analysis of the root canal system using micro-CT: a practical approach on how to perform measurements

Half day (14h00-17h00)

Led by: Marco Versiani

Speaker: Marco Versiani

Micro-CT, like conventional tomography, uses X-rays to create cross-sections of a 3D object that later can be used to recreate a virtual model without destroying the original model. A micro-focus X-ray source illuminates the object, and a planar detector collects magnified projection images. Based on hundreds of angular views acquired while the object rotates, a computer synthesizes a stack of virtual cross-section slices through the object. The term 'micro' is used to indicate that the pixel sizes of the cross-sections are in the micrometer range. This non-destructive method allows scrolling through the cross-sections, interpolating sections along different planes, inspect the internal structure, measure 3D morphometric parameters, create realistic visual models, with no sample preparation, no staining, and no thin slicing. Nowadays, micro-CT has been considered the most accurate laboratory tool for researching the root canal anatomy and evaluating the influence of different materials and techniques on the root canal system. This workshop is focused on providing tips and tricks to work with this technology. Basically, it aims to explain how to design an experimental research using a micro-CT system considering not only important variables related to sample selection, but also the main limitations of the method. It will be also demonstrated step-by-step how to create 3D models and how to analyse morphometric parameters including volume, surface area, and geometry, before and after the mechanical preparation of the root canal system.

PCC5 - Case-based interactive pre-congress course: Endodontic management in the traumatized permanent dentition

Half day (14h00-17h00)

Led by: Gabriel Krastl

Speakers: Gabriel Krastl, Marga Ree, Kerstin Galler

The pulp plays a central role in the management of traumatized teeth and significantly influences their longevity, particularly in severe cases. The endodontic management should aim at avoiding root canal treatment if preservation of the pulp is a realistic scenario but at the same time should be directed towards early endodontic intervention in teeth of high risk of developing infection-related root resorption.
This pre-congress course will offer an interactive case-based approach to discuss the latest guidelines on the endodontic management in the traumatized permanent dentition.
Live answers and insights from the audience through a smartphone voting tool and discussion of the results will make the session interactive and more interesting for the participants.

PCC6 - Current advances in characterization and clinical management of complex canal morphology

Half day (14h00-17h00)

Led by: Hany M. A. Ahmed

Speakers: Hany M. A. Ahmed, Gianluca Plotino, Nicola Grande 

Advances in knowledge related to root and canal morphology together with subsequent root canal treatment procedures of complicated anatomical variations is continuously of a special interest to the clinician and researcher. The main purpose of this pre-congress course is to provide participants with up-to-date evidence on the characterization and clinical management of complex root and canal anatomy. The key aims are to:

• Present advances in the characterization of the root and canal morphology using a new system for classifying root canal configurations, accessory canals and anomalies;
• Discuss detection of additional roots and root canals in different tooth types, and how to prevent the occasion of missed canals;
• Engage participants with the current advances in managing complex canal morphology such as C-shaped canals, narrow root canals and canals with different canal curvatures.

PCC7 - The Tooth “Implant” : Applications and outcomes of Intentional Replantation and Autogenous Transplantation

Half day (14h00-17h00)

Led by: Shimon Friedman

Speaker: Shimon Friedman

When orthograde retreatment and apical microsurgery are considered unfeasible, when they fail to resolve persistent endodontic infection, or when the remaining tooth structure is deemed non-restorable, the tooth is usually extracted and replaced with an implant or another prosthetic device. Alternatively, when clinical conditions permit, the tooth can be extracted, manipulated extra-orally and replanted (Intentional Replantation, Surgical Extrusion), or a non-strategic tooth can be transplanted into the socket of the extracted tooth (Autogenous Transplantation). These seemingly radical but rather simple procedures offer predictably good outcomes when the biologic principles of tooth replantation are respected. 

This lecture will discuss the procedures of Intentional Replantation/Transplantation in a contemporary context, as predictable means for retaining otherwise “untreatable” teeth to greatly benefit patients. Strict guidelines for case selection, a step-by-step protocol and a variety of clinical applications will be outlined and illustrated with typical cases.  Reported outcomes will also be highlighted for various clinical applications of both procedures.

Learning objectives: Upon completion, the participants will be able to:

• Describe the procedural guidelines and steps for Intentional Replantation, Surgical Extrusion and Autogenous Transplantation aimed to prevent external root resorption and persistent infection. 
• Outline the indications for Intentional Replantation and Autogenous Transplantation. 
• Summarize the long-term outcomes of Intentional Replantation, Surgical Extrusion and Autogenous Transplantation .