Course Outline: This course is designed in a way that the students will acquire knowledge to understand the implication of microsurgery in endodontics. At this level, emphasis will be more on didactic teaching than developing psychomotor skills or problem solving attitude. The course will provide comprehensive knowledge about premedication, presurgical preparation and soft tissue management and apical resection in cases where conventional root canal therapy has fail Course Outcomes: By the end of this course, student should be able to: 1. Describe advantages of endodontic microsurgery 2. Explain the indications and contra-indications of microsurgery in endodontics 3. Classify endodontic microsurgical cases 4. Evaluate patient medically and radiographically for the microsurgery 5. Know the extent of apical resection Educational Methods: 1. Clinical training Assessment of Students: 1. Continuous assessment 2. Assessment of clinical cases References: 1. Sephen, C Pathways of the Pulp : Mosby 8th ed , 2002