Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics

The Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor focuses on the study and treatment of diseases that affect the teeth, especially diseases of the dental pulp and surrounding tissues. The emphasis is on endodontics, which deals with the treatment of problems involving the inside of the tooth, such as inflammation or infection of the dental pulp, which may require procedures such as root canal treatment.

The Department also deals with other dental diseases, such as caries, dental infections and injuries, and their effects on the health of the teeth and oral cavity. Students learn about the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of these diseases, with a particular emphasis on advanced endodontic techniques such as root canal treatment, the use of modern materials and technologies and the management of complications in the treatment of dental diseases. The Department provides both theoretical and practical training and enables students to acquire the professional knowledge and skills that are key to managing dental diseases. The Department is also active in research into new approaches to the treatment and diagnosis of dental diseases and the improvement of endodontic methods.