Advanced Endodontic Program; Novel Aspects in Non-surgical Retreatment and Periapical Microsurgery

Talal Al-Nahlawi

(DDS, MSc, PhD)

Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry Department, Syrian Private University, Syria
Visiting Associate Professor, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Dr. Talal Al-Nahlawi was born in Damascus in 1977. He graduated from Faculty of Dentistry-Damascus University in 1999; he completed his post graduate diploma in endodontics in 2001, Master of Science in 2004, and PhD degree in 2009 from Damascus University. Since then he became an assistant professor at Operative dentistry and Endodontics department at Syrian Private Universities. He was conferred into the title of associate professor in 2016. He is also a part time lecturer at Damascus University, Al-Sham Private University, and National Dental Center in Syria.

Workshop Timetable


SubjectTime (IRST)
Opening ceremony: Quran recitation and national anthem08:00-08:05
Introductory ceremony08:10-08:30
Rational for endodontic retreatment Coronal disassembly Removal of old indirect restorations e.g. crowns, bridges, etc.08:30-10:30
Coffee break10:30-11:00
Removal of metallic and fiber posts Removal of root canal obturation materials11:00-13:00
Lunch13:00-14:00
Removal of metallic and fiber posts - continued14:00-16:30

SubjectTime (IRST)
Management of ledges and root canal obstructions in retreatment Repair of iatrogenic root perforations, and the use of biomaterials08:30-10:30
Coffee break10:30-11:00
Understanding instrument separation accident and its bypassing/retrieval techniques11:00-13:00
Lunch13:00-14:00
Updated techniques for bypassing and/or retrieving separated instruments; A case-based discussion14:00-16:30

SubjectTime (IRST)
Updated views about endodontic microsurgery08:30-10:30
Coffee break10:30-11:00
Updated views about endodontic microsurgery; A case-based discussion11:00-13:00
Lunch13:00-14:00
Closing ceremony14:00-16:30