COURSE  SCHEDULE : (All Hands-on work Under Individual Microscopes)

Lectures, Demo & Hands-on 3 days :

Introduction to Magnification.
Magnification in Endodontics – Clinical perspectives.

ALL ABOUT LOUPES

• Magnifications – 2.5x, 3x, 3.5x, 4x – How to select & clinical parameters for selection.
• IPD, Working Distance measurement – How to measure your optimum distance ?
• Glass type / Binocular (Convex & concave) lens type / prismatic type – Which, when & why to select…?
• Mounts : Frame type / Flip over / Head band etc.
• Titanium Frame vs Sports Frame – which is better for what..?
• Illumination.
• Modifications for existing power specs users.
• Through The Lens (TTL) type – Advantages & Limitations.

UNDERSTANDING MICROSCOPES & ACCESSORIES

• Microscopes – Basic Requisites & add-on accessories.
• Binocular & Eye-piece – Specifications required.
• Fixed vs Variable Objective Lens – How to differentiate & select.
• LED / Xenon / Halogen – Which to choose..?
• Mount : Ceiling / Wall / Floor – Advantages & Limitations.

Documentation

• Type & specs of Beam Splitter.
• Adapters for cameras.
• Camera selection – Sony alpha / Canon / Nikon / Camcorder / C Mount – How to mount them & document.

MICROSCOPES – GETTING STARTED

• Microscopes – Fundamental Principles.
• Basic Operations & Functions of Microscope.
• Diopter adjustment – modifications for power specs users.
• IPD (Inter-pupillary distance) – Digital measurement & identifying IPD.
• Par-focaling – Modifications for Beginners.
• Ergonomics – Posture & Basic Chair positioning for microscopy.
• Focusing & Magnification selection for clinical procedures.
• Operatory set-up / modifications  – How to set-up / modify an operatory to incorporate a Microscope…??
• Armamentarium modifications for Micro-Endo work (Special mouth mirrors etc)
• Clinical Work Flow modifications with Microscope.
• Hand – Mirror – Binocular co-ordination for Maxillary & Mandibular teeth.                                                                                                         

Lectures, Demo & Hands-on 3 days :

RUBBER DAM ISOLATION

• Understanding Kits – How to customize your Kit..?
• Selection criteria of Clamps with highlighting of Brands.
• Sheets – Thickness for Single / multiple teeth.
• Isolation of Single / Multiple teeth.
• Using Floss Tie for Isolation of special cases.

ULTRASONICS

• Selection of Ultrasonic Units
• Ultrasonic Tips – Size, nos & selection for clinical cases.
• Start X Tips / CAP tips – clinical indications.

MICRO-ENDODONTIC WORK

• Conventional / Micro / Truss / Caries Driven access cavities – Microscopic perspectives.
• Access Refinement using Ultrasonic Tips.
• MB2 / extra-canal tracing using Ultrasonic tips.
• Management of Pulp Stones / Calcifications / complete obliteration of canals.

INTERACTIONS WITH MICROSCOPE / LOUPE COMPANY PERSONNEL