Author Information
By Mahmoud Torabinejad, DMD, MSD, PhD, Professor and
Program Director, Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Loma
Linda University, Loma Linda, CA; and Richard E. Walton,
DMD, MS, Professor, Department of Endodontics, The University of Iowa,
College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA
Key Features
Comprehensive coverage of normal structures, disease, diagnosis and
treatment planning, periodontic endodontic interrelationship, trauma,
local anesthesia, root canal instruments, access preparations, cleaning
and shaping, obturation, temporization, retreatment, endodontic surgery,
endodontic outcomes, internal bealching, vital pulp therapy, geriatric
endodontics, vertical fractures, and more gives you a complete
understanding of modern endodontics!
Distinguished experts in the field of endodontics share their experience
regarding each topic discussed.
Current references incorporate evidence-based information that is
relevant to your practice.
Advice for the prevention and treatment of accidental procedural errors
ensures you are prepared to safely care for your patients.
Outlines and Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter
provide quick reference for specific topics.
New to this Edition
High-quality, full-color illustrations allow you to see the procedures
described.
Newly reorganized content now simulates the order in which procedures
are performed in clinical settings.
NEW CD included with the text brings procedures to life with video
clips, and reinforces your knowledge with interactive chapter review
questions.
Table of Contents
1. The Biology of Dental Pulp and Periradicular Tissues
2. Protecting the Pulp, Preserving the Apex
3. Endodontic Microbiology
4. Pulp and Periradicular Pathosis
5. Diagnoses and Treatment Planning
6. Periodontal and Endodontic Interrelationship
7. Longitudinal Tooth Fractures
8. Local Anesthetics
9. Endodontic Emergencies and Therapeutics
10. Management of Traumatized Teeth
11. Endodontic Radiology
12. Endodontic Instruments
13. Internal Anatomy
14. Isolation, Access Preparation and Length Determination
15. Cleaning and Shaping
16. Preparation for Restoration and Temporarization
17. Obturation
18. Procedural Accidents
19. Endodontic Retreatment
20. Endodontic Surgery
21. Endodontic Outcomes
22. Bleaching Of Discolored Teeth
23. Geriatric Endodontics
Appendix: Pulpal Anatomy and Access Preparations