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PAULA VILLA
DDS and Endodontist graduated from Universidad CES in Medellin, Colombia.
Cofounder of the graduated endodontic program in Universidad de Antioquia in Medellín, Colombia, where she is a Titular Professor.
Former president of the Colombian Association of Endodontists.
Member of Colombian Association of Endodontics.
She has authored scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and has her private practice limited to Endodontics and Endodontic Microsurgery in Medellín, Colombia.
International lecturer.
External Cervical Resorption
Root resorption on permanent teeth is related to processes that may produce a significant damage to the periodontal ligament cells which means a replacement of dental root with bone tissue. It could also be a consequence of inflammatory processes that generate loss of dental tissue. External cervical resorption represents a big challenge for clinicians given that its location connects it to the oral structure and may affect dental and gingival aesthetics which in turn, makes the decision on the type of treatment more difficult in every case. During this conference, relevant aspects related to diagnosis and treatment options will be covered so that attendees can recognize the different treatment options that are viable.
Learning objectives
- Identify different risk factors related to the presence of root resorption
- Understand the importance of 3D x-ray examination in diagnosis, classification and planning of external cervical root resorption treatment
- Discuss different approaches to treat extrenal cervical resorption according to different clinical characteristics
Odontogenic Sinusitis
The maxillary sinus, which is part of the paranasal sinuses and has important functions in the heating and humidification process of the air that is inhaled before reaching the lungs, acts as a resonance chamber and also has a mucociliary defense system which contributes to the elimination of particles and some microorganisms. It is in proximity with the posterior upper teeth and this is why the endodontic pathology may be a cause of sinus pathology and the symptoms can be confusing when a communication exists. In this conference, we will go over the anatomical and histological aspects of the endodonto-sinusal and cause-effect relationship that may exist between these structures.
Learning objectives
- Identify and recognize the anatomical relationship there is between the maxillary sinus and the posterior upper teeth
- Describe the impact that draining of odontogenic infections might have on the health of paranasal sinuses as well on the patient's overall health condition
- Recognize the impact on the health of the maxillary sinus that is observed after endodontic treatment on posterior upper teeth with peri-radicular lesions