Endodontology at a Glance

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

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

Dedications vAbout the companion website ixPart 1 Disease processes in endodontology 11 The causes and sequelae of endodontic disease 22 Microbiology of apical periodontitis 43 Resorption 6Part 2 Diagnosis 94 History taking 105 Examination and special tests 126 Pulp testing 147 Radiographic imaging for endodontics 16Part 3 Endodontic therapy 198 Vital pulp therapy 209 Root canal morphology 2210 Access cavity design 2411 Mechanical preparation of the root canals 2612 Irrigation 2813 Root canal medicaments 3014 Endodontic files 3215 Endodontic armamentarium 3416 Obturation 3617 Root canal retreatment 3818 Surgical endodontic treatment 40Part 4 Pain and pain management 4319 Odontogenic and non-odontogenic pain 4420 Local anaesthesia in endodontics 4621 Pain management in endodontics 48Part 5 Outcome of endodontic treatment 5122 Outcome of root canal treatment 5223 Outcome of root canal surgery 54Part 6 Endodontology and other aspects of dentistry 5724 Endodontic-periodontic interface 5825 Endodontic-orthodontic interface 6026 Restoration of the endodontically treated tooth 6227 Paediatric endodontics 6428 Endodontics in the older population 6629 Retain or replace? 6830 Teeth whitening 70Part 7 Trauma 7331 Assessment of traumatic injuries 7432 Management of crown fractures 7633 Management of (crown-) root fractures 7834 Management of luxation injuries 8035 Management of avulsed teeth 82Part 8 Risk management 8536 Risk management in endodontics 86Index 88