Endodontic Retreatment: Advanced Concepts. Hands-on Workshop by Claudio Farnararo

Join internationally renowned endodontist Dr. Claudio Farnararo for a comprehensive three-day course that blends evidence-based theory, hands-on training, and live clinical demonstration. 

Designed for clinicians seeking to elevate their expertise in complex retreatment cases, this program offers both depth and practicality.

Day 1 – Theory. A deep dive into the rationale, challenges, and modern techniques in endodontic retreatment:

– Re-accessing the pulp chamber with ultrasonics
– Techniques for removing screw, fiber, and cast posts
– Removal of gutta-percha, cements, pastes, carrier-based obturations, and bioceramics
– Managing canal complications: blockages, ledges, false paths
– Retrieval of separated instruments with lasso systems
– Microscope ergonomics and clinical advantages
– MTA in perforations and open apex cases.

Day 2 – Hands-On Training. Work on extracted, pre-prepared teeth provided by Dr. Farnararo’s team. Skills covered include:

– Re-access and canal scouting techniques
– Removal of endocanal screws and fiber posts
– Cleaning protocols for various obturation materials (gutta-percha, cement, Thermafil)
– MTA application for perforations and open apex treatment
– Instrument fragment retrieval with Endo-Cowboy and lasso systems
– Bypassing ledges.

Day 3 – Live Patient Demonstration

Observe a complete endodontic retreatment performed live under an operating microscope by Dr. Farnararo. The procedure will be projected onto large screens in real time, with detailed commentary throughout.

DETAILED PROGRAM

Day 1 – Theory

– Rationale for retreatment: indications, contraindications, and alternatives
– Reopening of the pulp chamber: use of ultrasonic tips
– Techniques for removing various types of posts: screw, fiber, and cast
– Methods for eliminating previous root canal materials: paste, cements, gutta-percha, carrier-based obturation, bioceramic sealer
– Navigating canal complications: blockages, ledges, and false paths
– Management of separated instruments, bypassing or removing with lasso system
– Efficient use of the operating microscope: ergonomic positioning and magnification benefits
– Clinical applications of MTA: sealing perforations and managing open apex cases.

Day 2 – Hands-On Training

Practical exercises on pre-prepared extracted teeth provided by Dr. Farnararo’s team, including:

– Canal re-entry procedures
– Extraction of endocanal screws and carbon fiber posts
– Techniques for canal clearing in cases involving gutta-percha, cement, or Thermafil
– MTA handling and application in perforation and open apex scenarios
– Removing broken instruments with Endo-Cowboy or other lasso system
– Exercise of bypassing ledges.

Day 3 – Live Patient Demonstration

Dr. Claudio Farnararo will perform a live endodontic retreatment under the operating microscope. Participants will be able to observe each step of the clinical procedure on large screens in real time.

The session will conclude with an open Q&A and discussion, encouraging interaction and case analysis with attendees.