Endodontic Diagnosis Pathology And Treatment Planning

This book is intended as a practical guide to endodontic diagnosis, pathology, and treatment planning. The coverage is comprehensive and encompasses such topics as disease classification, the endodontic armamentarium, anatomy, the role of different radiographic techniques, treatment decision making, preoperative management, the use of antibiotics and analgesics, and anesthesia. Numerous high-quality illustrations and clinical photographs are included to highlight key concepts and findings, and best practice is documented by means of clinical case examples. The provision of concise tips and recommendations ensures that the reader will quickly be able to find solutions to diverse endodontic challenges. In addition, the most relevant literature is reviewed in order to support and reinforce the discussed clinical concepts. The book will assist dental practitioners and endodontic trainees/specialists in planning the management of any endodontic case from first principles.

This superb two-volume set will assist dental practitioners and endodontic trainees and specialists in planning and executing the management of any endodontic case from first principles. Clear guidance is provided on diagnosis, pathology, treatment planning, preoperative management, and the full range of essential treatment strategies. Clinical procedures are described step by step and key concepts emphasized with the aid of a wealth of high-quality illustrations and photographs. Examples of best practice are documented by means of clinical case examples, and the provision of concise tips and recommendations ensures that the reader will quickly be able to find solutions to any one of the myriad of endodontic challenges with which he or she may be confronted. In addition, the most relevant literature is reviewed in order to support and reinforce the discussed clinical concepts. The described clinical decision-making and treatment strategies are all grounded in a sound scientific base, but the pitfall of excessive theoretical information is avoided.This Set includes:"Endodontic Diagnosis, Pathology and Treatment Planning - Mastering Clinical Practice" and"Endodontic Treatment, Retreatment, and Surgery"

"Pathways of the Pulp" has been a market leader and book of choice in dental education and practice for many editions. The 8th edition has been completely revised and updated to bring you the latest techniques and materials developed for root canal work, apical surgery, the restoration of endodontically treated teeth, and infection control. Provides thorough information on all requisite topics in endodontics: pulp development, structure, and function; pathology; microbiology; knowledge of instrumentation; diagnosis of pulpal disorders; skills important to cleaning and shaping; obturation; surgery; and retreatment. The Challenge section at the end of the book features over 400 multiple-choice questions, many case-based and illustrated, to test readers' knowledge of important endodontic principles and synthesize concepts that will improve diagnostic, treatment planning, and treatment skills. -- Four completely new chapters (Introduction: The History of Endodontics; Chapter 13: Endodontic microbiology and Treatment of Infections; Chapter 17: Endodontic-Periodontic Interrelationships; and Chapter 26: Digital Technologies in Endodontic Practice) -- New contributors have thoroughly revised chapters on Case Selection and Treatment Planning; Surgical Endodontics; Cleaning and Shaping the Root Canal System; Pulp Development, Structure, and Function; Periapical Pathology; Surgical Endodontics; Bleaching Nonvital and Vital Discolored Teeth; Nonsurgical Endodontic Retreatment; and Endodontic Pharmacology. -- Over 1000 new illustrations, including six 2-page full-color inserts -- Chapter outlines presented at the beginning of each chapter -- C-T scans of human teeth in chapter onTooth Morphology -- Latest on retreatment devices and techniques, including new concepts and techniques for removing broken instruments and posts -- Latest theories and methods for identifying extent of trauma and latest procedures for stabilizing patients -- Current infection control guidelines and regulatory recommendations that apply to endodontic techniques -- Latest devices for shaping root canals, including applications of nickel titanium for hand and rotary files, as well as other instruments -- Outstanding chapter on nonodontogenic pain control -- Challenge section contains over 400 multiple choice questions, many case-based and illustrated to help readers test their knowledge of important content

This book serves as a clinical guide to help the practitioner improve endodontic treatment outcomes. It focuses on the various factors affecting the prognosis of endodontic treatments and on their impact on short-term and long-term results. The text incorporates up-to-date knowledge, techniques and treatment protocols. Each chapter has been carefully chosen to address either foundational knowledge or a select aspect of endodontic treatment. The authors analyze the knowledge accumulated from a large number of outcome studies and provide the reader with a critical appraisal indicating the strengths and weaknesses of those studies. This information is then used to make recommendations on how to predict the outcome of the intended treatment. The authors emphasize that the endodontic prognosis is a multifactorial phenomenon, underscoring how various factors, singularly and in combination, influence the treatment outcome. Readers are provided with tools to successfully assess the prognosis of the proposed treatment at the outset and to execute the planned treatment focused on optimal outcome.

Explores recent research and innovations in the field of endodontics and provides evidence-based guidelines for contemporary dental practice Endodontic Advances and Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines provides a comprehensive and up-to-date description of recent research findings and their impact on clinical practice. Using an innovative approach to the field, the book enables readers to translate the current body of knowledge on endodontic diseases and treatment into guidelines for enhancing patient care. Divided into four parts, the book first addresses new research findings and advances in technology, techniques, materials, and clinical management. In addition, it provides revised clinical guidelines for a variety of areas within the specialty, such as endodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, management of endodontic emergencies, regenerative endodontic procedures, three-dimensional imaging, and the use of systemic antibiotics. Each chapter contains numerous high-quality illustrations and clinical cases highlighting current research directions, key concepts, and new trends in clinical techniques and education. Endodontic Advances and Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines: Presents the latest understanding of current literature, evidence, and clinical practice Examines new trends, treatments, and advanced diagnostic techniques in the field Covers a wide range of topics, including management of root canals, repair of perforation defects, removal of root filling materials, and alternatives to root canal treatment Endodontic Advances and Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, general dental practitioners, endodontic specialists, researchers in the field of endodontics, and clinicians, researchers, and educators in other fields of dentistry.

Endodontic pain is a complex symptom that poses unique challenges for the dentist. This book is a concise, well-structured guide to the assessment and treatment of patients who present with endodontic pain, in which step-by-step descriptions are complemented by informative images and flow charts. The advantages, disadvantages, and significance of specific diagnostic and treatment procedures are clearly described, as is a pharmacotherapeutic approach to the prevention and treatment of pain. In addition, the causes and biological basis of endodontic pain are explained and guidance is provided on further strategies for pain prevention. The crisp narrative, efficient design and visual detail are notable features of this book that will make it an ideal chairside resource for the clinician and a dependable reference for the student.

The book offers a comprehensive overview of ENT diseases during pregnancy, postpartum and lactating period. It brings together the experience of authors from more than 25 countries and aims to provide a broader understanding of the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of the ENT pathologies in pregnant and lactating women. The book is organized in 7 main parts according to the ENT subspecialties, and each chapter features a reader-friendly, uniform structure. It includes developments about COVID-19 infection. ENT Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment during Pregnancy and Lactation will appeal to a wide readership, from ENT practitioners through allergists and pulmonologists, to trainees and students in ENT, obstetrics/gynecology.​