Main description:

Lavishly illustrated step-by-step visual guide to endodontic procedures

Experts from around the world present a comprehensive overview of the clinical practice of endodontology, featuring the most up-to-date information on how to treat problems of the inner tooth, the pulp, and of the tissues surrounding the root. The authors provide detailed coverage of all common endodontic procedures documented with full-color illustrations that demonstrate the various steps of each treatment.

The atlas opens with a solid introduction to the basic science and general principles of endodontic pathobiology, microbiology, diagnosis, imaging, anatomy, anesthesia, and emergency care. Separate sections then guide the reader through instruments and materials, root canal treatment, instrumentation and filling, and postendodontic measures, plus other key topics such as endodontic surgery, traumatology, and outcomes.

Features

Over 1,900 high-quality illustrations, including full-color microscopic images and photographs of clinical treatment steps, techniques, instruments, and materials
The latest information on Nickel-Titanium instruments, the use of clinical microscopes, adhesive fixation technology, and primary endodontic treatment and re-treatment
Practical discussion of the pros and cons of each treatment approach

Endodontology is an essential resource for all practicing endodontists as well as any dentist who must have a full understanding of modern techniques and approaches. It also serves as an excellent tool with which to educate patients about their treatment options.

Contents:

A Basic Principles 1 Histology of the Pulp 2 Pathobiology 3 Endodontic Microbiology 4 Endodontic Diagnosis 5 Endodontic Radiology 6 Anatomy 7 Local Anesthesia 8 Emergency Endodontics B Instruments and Materials 9 Conventional Instruments 10 Nickel-titanium: Materials Science 11 Irrigation, Drying, Medicated Dressings 12 Sonic and Ultrasonic Treatment 13 Lasers 14 Gutta-percha 15 Re-treatment C Root Canal Treatment 16 Rubber Dam 17 Access Cavity Preparation 18 The Dental Microscope in Endodontics 19 Determination of Working Length D Root Canal Instrumentation 20 Engine-driven Instrumentation Systems: History and early developments 21 Power-driven Instrumentation Systems: Recent advancements 22 Fracture of Endodontic Instruments: Torque and Fatigue 23 File Systems 24 The Hybrid Concept of NiTi Rotary Instrumentation 25 Root Canal Disinfection 26 Intracanal Dressings E Root Canal Filling 27 Introduction 28 Root Canal Filling Pastes 29 Lateral Compaction of Gutta-percha 30 Vertical Compaction of Warmed Gutta-percha 31 System B/Obtura 32 Thermafil 33 Gutta-percha Substitute: Resilon 34 GuttaFlow 35 Coronal Seal/Leakage F Postendodontic Procedures 36 Conventional Postendodontic Therapy 37 Adhesive-retained, Fiber-reinforced Composite Posts 38 Clinical Methods with Glass Fiber Posts 39 Endodontic Re-treatment Procedures G Additional Topics 40 Endodontic Surgery 41 Traumatology 42 Tooth Resorption 43 Perforations 44 Bleaching Discolored Teeth 45 Endodontics in the Deciduous Dentition 46 Endodontics in the Mixed Dentition 47 Immunopathogenesis of Periradicular Disease 48 Endodontology and General Systemic Health 49 Single Versus Multiple Appointment Root-Canal Treatment 50 Outcomes of Endodontic Treatment