ENDODONTICS: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE, 4th Edition is an essential scientific and clinical building block for understanding the etiology and treatment of teeth with pulpal and periapical diseases. You'll easily understand and learn procedures through step-by-step explanations accompanied by illustrations, as well as video clips included on CD.
Salient Features * Comprehensive coverage of normal structures, disease, diagnosis and treatment planning, periodontic endodontic interrelationship, trauma, local anesthesia, root canal instruments, access preparations, cleaning and shaping, obturation, temporization, retreatment, endodontic surgery, endodontic outcomes, internal bealching, vital pulp therapy, geriatric endodontics, vertical fractures, and more gives you a complete understanding of modern endodontics! * Distinguished experts in the field of endodontics share their experience regarding each topic discussed. * Current references incorporate evidence-based information that is relevant to your practice. * Advice for the prevention and treatment of accidental procedural errors ensures you are prepared to safely care for your patients. * Outlines and Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter provide quick reference for specific topics.
New to Edition High-quality illustrations allow you to see the procedures described. * Newly reorganized content now simulates the order in which procedures are performed in clinical settings. * NEW CD included with the text brings procedures to life with video clips, and reinforces your knowledge with interactive chapter review questions.
Table of Contents 1. The Biology of Dental Pulp and Periradicular Tissues 2. Protecting the Pulp, Preserving the Apex 3. Endodontic Microbiology 4. Pulp and Periradicular Pathosis 5. Diagnoses and Treatment Planning 6. Periodontal and Endodontic Interrelationship 7. Longitudinal Tooth Fractures 8. Local Anesthetics 9. Endodontic Emergencies and Therapeutics 10. Management of Traumatized Teeth 11. Endodontic Radiology 12. Endodontic Instruments 13. Internal Anatomy 14. Isolation, Access Preparation and Length Determination 15. Cleaning and Shaping 16. Preparation for Restoration and Temporarization 17. Obturation 18. Procedural Accidents 19. Endodontic Retreatment 20. Endodontic Surgery 21. Endodontic Outcomes 22. Bleaching Of Discolored Teeth 23. Geriatric Endodontics Appendix: Pulpal Anatomy and Access Preparations