Short Textbook of Endodontics

Description

This text is a complete, concise and comprehensive memory guide on Endodontics, covering both conventional and contemporary information, current trends and the philosophy of Endodontics. It includes more than 200 pictorial representations in the form of illustrations/diagrams, mind-maps, flow charts and tables and multiple memory aids such as mnemonics, alphabetic formulae, key sentences and point-wise explanation. It also contains numerous radiographs and photographs of relevant cases contributed by eminent practitioners and experts. Each chapter is presented in question-answer form which helps with learning the topic, and is also useful for dental students preparing for their examinations.

Key Features

• It is complete, concise and comprehensive memory guide on Endodontics
• Covers the subject including both conventional and contemporary information, current trends and philosophy of Endodontics
• Includes more than 200 pictorial representations in the form of illustrations/ diagrams, mind-maps, flow charts and tables and multiple memory aids such as mnemonics, alphabetic formulae, key sentences and point-wise explanation
• Contains numerous radiographs and photographs of relevant cases contributed by eminent practitioners and experts
• Presents each chapter in question-answer form which helps in better understanding of the topic, and also useful for dental students preparing for their examinations
• It is perfect combination of a memory aid and a revision guide
• Simplifies the content with compromising accuracy and authenticity.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. The Dental Pulp and the Periradicular Tissues
3. Morphology and Internal Anatomy of the Root Canal System
4. The Pulpal Reactions to Caries and Dental Procedures
5. Diseases of the Pulp and the Periradicular Tissues
6. Endodontic Microbiology
7. Diagnosis and Diagnostic Aids in Endodontics
8. Rationale of Endodontic Therapy
9. Case Selection and Treatment Planning
10. Principles of Endodontic Treatment
11. Endodontic Armamentarium: Instruments, Materials and Devices
12. Asepsis and Sterilization of Endodontic Instruments
13. Endodontic Access Cavity Preparation
14. Cleaning and Shaping of the Root Canal System Including Working Length Determination
15. Disinfection of the Root Canal System
16. Obturation of Root Canal System
17. Drugs or Medicaments used in Endodontic Treatment
18. Single Visit Endodontics
19. Endodontic Emergencies and Midtreatment Flare-Ups
20. Endodontic Mishaps: Management and Prevention
21. Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth
22. Endodontic Failures and Nonsurgical Endodontic Management
23. Management of Discolored Teeth
24. Management of Dental Traumatic Injuries
25. Endodontic-Periodontal Inter-Relationships
26. Surgical Endodontics
27. Pulp Therapies
28. Pediatric Endodontics
29. Geriatric Endodontics
30. Pathologic Tooth Resorption
31. Dentinal Hypersensitivity and its Management
32. Lasers in Endodontics
33. Endodontic Practice: Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
34. Regenerative Endodontics
35. Index