To define the concepts of endodontics and establish its objectives.

To learn about etiology, causes and clinical treatment of a variety of dental pulp and periapical inflammations.

To prepare a proper medical history to assess the state of the pulp.

To know the prognosis for root canal treatment depending on pre-operational variables.

To explain different types of endodontic treatment.

To describe emergency treatment of different pulpo-periapical pathologies.

To know which radiographs are essential for root canal treatment and to describe the technique for performing them.

To know the anaesthetic and analgesic techniques for the control of the pain.

To describe the ideal access openings for each tooth in the arch.

To list the usual canals and the most frequent variations for each tooth in the arch.

To describe instrumentation techniques during biomechanical preparation.

To list different irrigation solutions for use in biomechanical preparation, defining their properties and indications.

To explain the clinical sequence to be followed throughout biomechanical preparation.

To explain the objectives of root canal system obturation.

To know the clinical properties and clinical sequence of different canal obturation materials.

To know different endodontic treatments for an immature tooth.

To acquire precise and detailed knowledge of both the external and internal anatomy of each tooth.

To master anatomical dental terminology.

To apply the anatomical knowledge acquired in endodontic procedures.

To learn how to make a critical analysis of the literature.

To be able to discuss a topic quoting from the current and classic literature.

To perform access openings of each dental group correctly according to the specifics of each case and the anatomical variations present.

To diagnose the anatomical alterations of a tooth as well as its clinical and prognostic management.

To know indications, prognosis and treatment in cases of re-endodontics.

To learn techniques for managing anxious patients.