Iran Dental Specialty Board - Endodontics study plan

Draw a flowchart linking pulpitis and apical periodontitis pathogenesis to the histologic and radiographic findings a clinician would expect at each stage

Explain the pulp-dentin complex defense and repair mechanisms, including tertiary dentin formation and the limits of pulpal healing, in a written summary of at least 300 words

List the biologic objectives of cleaning and shaping (microbial reduction, dentin preservation, apical patency) and match each to the instrumentation or irrigation strategy that serves it

Compare rotary nickel-titanium systems by design features such as taper, cross-section, and metallurgy, and state one clinical indication and one limitation for each of five systems

Describe the chemistry and tissue effects of sodium hypochlorite, EDTA, and chlorhexidine, including interaction risks when they are combined

Sequence a glide path creation protocol and justify each step by the forces it controls

Calculate working length and estimate the apical size for a case scenario, then defend the chosen master apical file size

Sketch access outlines for maxillary and mandibular molars, premolars, and incisors, labeling the internal anatomy each outline must uncover

Classify root canal configurations using Vertucci and Weine systems and apply them to at least six described canal morphologies

Identify the causes and prevention of instrument separation, ledging, transportation, and perforation in a written troubleshooting list

Locate and describe the second mesiobuccal canal, C-shaped canals, and radicular grooves, and state how each alters access or shaping

Explain the properties of gutta-percha, sealers, and bioceramic materials and select a material for three different clinical scenarios with justification

Compare cold lateral compaction, warm vertical compaction, and single-cone techniques by fill quality, adaptation, and risk of extrusion

Define the criteria for an acceptable obturation length and density on a post-operative radiograph

Plan a coronal restoration sequence that preserves the ferrule and resists coronal microleakage after root canal treatment

Construct a diagnostic decision tree covering pulp vitality testing, periapical testing, and radiographic interpretation for a patient with diffuse facial pain

Differentiate endodontic from non-endodontic sources of pain, including sinus, myofascial, neuropathic, and cardiac referral patterns

Describe the microbiologic profile of primary versus secondary endodontic infections and name the organisms most associated with each

Outline an aseptic protocol for routine endodontic treatment, including rubber dam isolation, disinfection of the operative field, and barriers

Evaluate when antibiotics are and are not indicated in endodontic practice and state the recommended regimen for a spreading infection

Assess retreatment indications by distinguishing persistent intraradicular infection, extraradicular infection, and non-microbial causes of failure

Sequence the steps for removing gutta-percha, posts, and separated instruments while preserving radicular dentin

Explain the pharmacology, dosing, and contraindications of local anesthetics used in endodontics, including articaine and mepivacaine

Design an anesthesia plan for a patient with irreversible pulpitis in a mandibular molar, including supplemental techniques

Describe a pain management plan combining preemptive analgesia, NSAIDs, and acetaminophen, with attention to maximum daily doses

Classify dental traumatic injuries by type and state the immediate and follow-up management for each

Outline the regenerative endodontic protocol, including irrigation choices, intracanal medicament, and the evidence on bleeding induction

Describe the indications, contraindications, and step-by-step technique for periapical microsurgery with ultrasonic retropreparation

Select a root-end filling material and justify the choice based on sealing ability and biocompatibility

Identify the anatomic landmarks and complication risks of maxillary and mandibular surgical endodontics, including sinus and nerve proximity

Differentiate primary endodontic lesions with secondary periodontal involvement from primary periodontal lesions with endodontic involvement and plan treatment sequencing for each

Evaluate how post space preparation, core buildup design, and ferrule affect the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth

Compare treatment outcomes reported for nonsurgical retreatment, apical surgery, and implant replacement and state how to counsel a patient choosing among them

Appraise a randomized controlled trial on irrigation or obturation by identifying bias risks, sample size adequacy, and applicability to your patients

Apply informed consent and record-keeping standards to a complex endodontic case, documenting risks, alternatives, and the patient's decision

Integrate all twelve domains by working through at least 120 timed practice questions and recording your accuracy per domain

Re-teach your three weakest domains from memory in written summaries without consulting notes

Re-derive the decision points that connect diagnosis to shaping, obturation, and restoration for five mixed case scenarios

Review every previously missed item and write the corrected reasoning for each

Simulate a full exam session under time constraints and analyze your pacing and error patterns