Main description:

Endodontics is the prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases of the tooth pulp and the tissues surrounding the root of a tooth.

This new edition is a complete guide to endodontics for dental students.

Divided into 39 chapters, the book covers numerous procedures and case studies and the text is further enhanced by more than 1500 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables.

The fourth edition has been fully revised, and new topics added, to provide students with the latest information and advances in the field.

Key points and clinical tips are highlighted for each topic and questions are included at the end of each chapter to assist exam preparation.

Key points

Complete guide to endodontics for dental students
Fully revised, new edition providing latest advances in the field
Includes more than 1500 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables
Previous edition (9789350909522) published in 2013

Contents:

Introduction
Pulp and periapical tissue
Pathologies of pulp and periapex
Endodontic microbiology
Biofilms and smear layer in endodontics
Rationale of endodontic treatment
Diagnostic procedures
Differential diagnosis of orofacial pain
Case selection and treatment planning
Asepsis in endodontics
Isolation of teeth
Pharmacology in endodontics
Endodontic instruments
Internal anatomy
Access cavity preparation
Irrigation and intracanal medicaments
Working length determination
Cleaning and shaping of root canal system
Obturation of root canal system
Single visit endodontics
Mid treatment flare-ups in endodontics
Endodontic emergencies
Endodontic failures and retreatment
Procedural Accidents
Surgical endodontics
Endodontic periodontal relationship
Restoration of endodontically treated teeth
Management of traumatic injuries
Pulpal response to caries and dental procedure
Management of discoloured teeth
Root resorption
Crack tooth syndrome and Vertical root fracture
Geriatric endodontics
Lasers in endodontics
Bioceramics in endodontics
Vital Pulp therapy
Regenerative endodontics
Magnification
Ethics in endodontics

Index