A practical and colourful introductory guide, Endodontology at a Glance covers all the essential topics (diagnosis, endodontic therapy, pain management and outcome of treatment) as well as the recent developments that comprise the field of endodontology. Written by experts in the field, the book explores the causes and sequelae of endodontic disease and offers suggestions for taking an effective patient history.
- New addition to the At a Glance series covering a core area of dentistry
- Review style makes for the ideal revision companion
- Includes access to a companion website with MCQs for self-assessment and downloadable images for use in teaching
Table of Contents
Dedications v
About the companion website ix
Part 1 Disease processes in endodontology 1
1 The causes and sequelae of endodontic disease 2
2 Microbiology of apical periodontitis 4
3 Resorption 6
Part 2 Diagnosis 9
4 History taking 10
5 Examination and special tests 12
6 Pulp testing 14
7 Radiographic imaging for endodontics 16
Part 3 Endodontic therapy 19
8 Vital pulp therapy 20
9 Root canal morphology 22
10 Access cavity design 24
11 Mechanical preparation of the root canals 26
12 Irrigation 28
13 Root canal medicaments 30
14 Endodontic files 32
15 Endodontic armamentarium 34
16 Obturation 36
17 Root canal retreatment 38
18 Surgical endodontic treatment 40
Part 4 Pain and pain management 43
19 Odontogenic and non-odontogenic pain 44
20 Local anaesthesia in endodontics 46
21 Pain management in endodontics 48
Part 5 Outcome of endodontic treatment 51
22 Outcome of root canal treatment 52
23 Outcome of root canal surgery 54
Part 6 Endodontology and other aspects of dentistry 57
24 Endodontic-periodontic interface 58
25 Endodontic-orthodontic interface 60
26 Restoration of the endodontically treated tooth 62
27 Paediatric endodontics 64
28 Endodontics in the older population 66
29 Retain or replace? 68
30 Teeth whitening 70
Part 7 Trauma 73
31 Assessment of traumatic injuries 74
32 Management of crown fractures 76
33 Management of (crown-) root fractures 78
34 Management of luxation injuries 80
35 Management of avulsed teeth 82
Part 8 Risk management 85
36 Risk management in endodontics 86
Index 88
