MAY 03 FRI
Workshop: Introduction to Histology Research Methodology in Endodontics
Room 320, College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University 國立陽明交通大學牙醫學院
● Methods for obtaining periapical biopsies in cases that fail after root canal treatment.
● Methods for obtaining tooth biopsies. Preparation of tooth to expedite penetration of the fixative in the pulp.
● Fixation of tissue. Types of fixatives.
● Protocols for demineralization.
● Infiltration of specimens in paraffin. Preparation of the paraffin block.
● Microtomy. Serial sectioning procedures.
● Staining with Hematoxylin & Eosin. Techniques to stain bacteria (Taylor modification of the Brown & Brenn technique).
● Observation of the stained sections in the light microscope. Recognition of cells and structures of the normal pulp. Recognition of cells and structures of periapical tissues. Recognition of inflammatory cells and regressive changes. Recognition of bacteria.
● Taking photomicrographs.
MAY 04-05
SAT-SUN
Symposium: An Integrated Biological and Clinical View
2F, Center for Public and Business Administration Education, National Chengchi University
Center for Public and Business Administration Education,
National Chengchi University 國立政治大學公企中心
Repair
● Caries pathology, complications and tissue response.
● Pulpal diagnosis and the depth of caries excavation.
● Vital pulp therapy: When, how, and outcome.
● Regenerative procedure: Is it repair?
● External cervical invasive resorption: An increasing problem
The “Shadow”
● Infection of the root canal system.
● Periapical pathology: What’s in that shadow?
● Root canal treatment: Controversies
● New technologies: Hope or hype?
● Is surgery always necessary for large lesions?
