CD-10 Vital Pulp Therapy vs NSRCT: Where are the Choices?
CE Hours: 1.25
Description: Endodontics - "the branch of dentistry concerned with the etiology, PREVENTION, diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the tooth pulp..." (Grossman). Are we? Modern dental therapeutics is directed toward minimally invasive procedures. Advancement in biologic sciences and materials has paved the way for a paradigm shift in pulpal therapy. Diagnostic results that traditionally indicated endodontic therapy must now be questioned. Many cariously exposed vital pulps can now be preserved using the principles of Vital Pulp Therapy. Additional, during treatment, diagnostic information can be used to determine the indication for pulp cap, pulpotomy, or pulpectomy. The lecture will emphasize the critical components of the VPT treatment protocol, including preoperative diagnosis, total caries removal, mid-treatment pulpal evaluation after exposure, MTA placement (calcium silicate materials), and restoration. Appropriate research validation will be presented.
Bring an open mind!
- Explain the rationale for total caries removal using Caries Indicator verses "Indirect Pulp Cap."
- Disinfect dentin after caries removal and, if the pulp is exposed, evaluate hemorrhage flow for additional diagnostic information with respect to the stage of pulpal inflammation.
- Describe the diagnostic indicators for pulp cap, pulpotomy, or pulpectomy/endodontic therapy.
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Ron Lemon, D.M.D
Dr. Ron Lemon serves as Associate Dean for Advanced Education and Predoctoral Program Director in Endodontics at UNLV, School of Dental Medicine. He is a member of the Postgraduate Faculty in the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry, the General Practice Residency program, and a member of the Graduate College.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He earned both Predoctoral (1971) and Postdoctoral degrees (1977) from the University of Kentucky.
Prior to his appointment at UNLV, he served for 28 years at the LSU, School of Dental Medicine in New Orleans (15 years as Chair).
His current research activities include Vital Pulp Therapy and materials science. These methods offer a paradigm shift in endodontic treatment philosophy. Teaching interests include continual changes in teaching methodologies to match changing student populations.
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I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation
Ron Lemon, D.M.D
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.