Microsurgery In Endodontics

Microsurgery in Endodontics provides the definitive reference to endodontic microsurgery, with instructive photographs and illustrations. Provides a definitive reference work on endodontic microsurgery Includes contributions from pioneers and innovators in the field of microsurgical endodontics Describes techniques for a wide range of microsurgical procedures Includes more than 600 instructive illustrations and photographs

Dr. Syngcuk Kim, a world leader in microsurgical endodontic techniques, introduces advancements to the dental community in this book. This atlas showcases the most recent advances in microsurgical techniques and instrumentation, in a full-color reference format with 380 brilliant illustrations. Current topics include a comparison of traditional surgery and microsurgery in endodontics, microsurgical instruments, operation of the microscope, soft tissue management, and retropreparation. The book includes actual case histories.

This book presents up-to-date recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of complications in endodontic surgical procedures, based on the best available scientific evidence. Common risks such as wound healing impairment, infection and bleeding are discussed and specific complications related to endodontic surgery, such as maxillary sinus involvement and damage to adjacent neurovascular structures, are reviewed. For each step of endodontic surgical procedures, surgical goals and possible outcomes are reviewed. Preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative risk factors for complications are identified and treatment options presented. Helpful decision-making algorithms, tables and flow charts complement the reader-friendly text.

1. Magnifying the Surgical Field with an Operative Microscope. -- 2. Presurgical Considerations. -- 3. Endodontic Microsurgery Step by Step. -- 4. Postsurgical Considerations. -- 5. Endodontics and Periodontics. -- 6. Treatment of Bone Defects in Apical Endodontic Microsurgery. -- 7. Treatment of Bone Defects in Nonendodontic Microsurgery. -- 8. Implantology. -- 9. Success Rate of Surgical Endodontics.