Main description:

Endodontic Microbiology is a major new work on the microbiology and clinical treatment of endodontic pathosis. Composed of contributions from the leading educators and researchers in the field, this authoritative text offers contemporary evidence and scholarship, bringing the science of endodontic microbiology to clinical practice.
Endodontic Microbiology emphasizes the importance of the biological sciences to understanding endodontic disease and its effective management.

The book thoroughly examines the expanding and evolving body of knowledge about endodontic microbiology. The topics covered include primary localized and spreading infections, persistent and resistant microorganisms, virulence factors, effective antimicrobials

agents and strategies and systemic dissemination of endodontic microorganisms. Written by preeminent experts, Endodontic Microbiology summarizes contemporary thought in the field.

• Endodontic microbiology focuses on the infectious nature and clinical treatment of endodontic pathosis


• Surveys contemporary evidence and practice in endodontic microbiology and management of infections


• Brings together contributions from leading educators and researchers in the field


• Promotes the centrality of biological principles to understanding and managing endodontic diseases


• Links science and in–depth scholarship with clinical practice

Endodontic Microbiology is aimed at predoctoral and postgraduate endodontics students, the practicing endodontist, particularly those studying for their Specialty Board exams, and researchers in the field. This thorough reference is also valuable for oral microbiologists.

Back cover:

Endodontic Microbiology is a major new work on the microbiology and clinical treatment of endodontic pathosis. Composed of contributions from the leading educators and researchers in the field, this authoritative text offers contemporary evidence and scholarship, bringing the science of endodontic microbiology to clinical practice.
Endodontic Microbiology emphasizes the importance of the biological sciences to understanding endodontic disease and its effective management.

The book thoroughly examines the expanding and evolving body of knowledge about endodontic microbiology. The topics covered include primary localized and spreading infections, persistent and resistant microorganisms, virulence factors, effective antimicrobials

agents and strategies and systemic dissemination of endodontic microorganisms. Written by preeminent experts, Endodontic Microbiology summarizes contemporary thought in the field.

• Endodontic microbiology focuses on the infectious nature and clinical treatment of endodontic pathosis


• Surveys contemporary evidence and practice in endodontic microbiology and management of infections


• Brings together contributions from leading educators and researchers in the field


• Promotes the centrality of biological principles to understanding and managing endodontic diseases


• Links science and in–depth scholarship with clinical practice

Endodontic Microbiology is aimed at predoctoral and postgraduate endodontics students, the practicing endodontist, particularly those studying for their Specialty Board exams, and researchers in the field. This thorough reference is also valuable for oral microbiologists.

Contents:

Contributors

Preface

1 Microbial Perspectives in the Twenty–First Century (William Wade).

2 Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Global Impact of Endodontic Infections (Dag Ørstavik).

3 Microbiology of Caries and Dentinal Tubule Infection (Robert M. Love).

4 Culture–Based Analysis of Endodontic Infections (Gunnar Dahl´en).

5 Molecular Analysis of Endodontic Infections (Jos´e F. Siqueira, Jr, and Isabela N. R oc¸as).

6 Extraradicular Endodontic Infections (Leif Tronstad).

7 Virulence of Endodontic Bacterial Pathogens (Christine M. Sedgley).

8 Herpesviruses in Endodontic Pathosis (Mohammad Sabeti).

9 Fungi in Endodontic Infections (Bilge Hakan Sen and B. G¨uniz Baksi).

10 Management of Aggressive Head and Neck Infections (Domenick P. Coletti and Robert A. Ord).

11 Endodontic Infections and Pain (Anibal Diogenes and Ken M. Hargreaves).

12 Systemic Antibiotics in Endodontic Infections (J. Craig Baumgartner and John R.Smith).

13 Topical Antimicrobials in Endodontic Therapy (Tuomas Waltimo and Matthias Zehnder).

14 Endodontic Infections in Incompletely Developed Teeth (George T.–J. Huang).

15 Prognosis in the Treatment of Teeth with Endodontic Infections (Shimon Friedman).

16 Endodontic Infections and Systemic Disease (Ashraf F. Fouad).

Glossary.

Index.