Endodontology at a Glance

Alix Davies is a Specialist Endodontist in private practice.

Federico Foschi is a Senior Lecturer/Consultant at Kings' College London in London, UK.

Shanon Patel is a Senior Lecturer/Consultant at Kings' College London in London, UK.

Dedications v


About the companion website ix


Part 1 Disease processes in endodontology 1


1 The causes and sequelae of endodontic disease 2


2 Microbiology of apical periodontitis 4


3 Resorption 6


Part 2 Diagnosis 9


4 History taking 10


5 Examination and special tests 12


6 Pulp testing 14


7 Radiographic imaging for endodontics 16


Part 3 Endodontic therapy 19


8 Vital pulp therapy 20


9 Root canal morphology 22


10 Access cavity design 24


11 Mechanical preparation of the root canals 26


12 Irrigation 28


13 Root canal medicaments 30


14 Endodontic files 32


15 Endodontic armamentarium 34


16 Obturation 36


17 Root canal retreatment 38


18 Surgical endodontic treatment 40


Part 4 Pain and pain management 43


19 Odontogenic and non-odontogenic pain 44


20 Local anaesthesia in endodontics 46


21 Pain management in endodontics 48


Part 5 Outcome of endodontic treatment 51


22 Outcome of root canal treatment 52


23 Outcome of root canal surgery 54


Part 6 Endodontology and other aspects of dentistry 57


24 Endodontic-periodontic interface 58


25 Endodontic-orthodontic interface 60


26 Restoration of the endodontically treated tooth 62


27 Paediatric endodontics 64


28 Endodontics in the older population 66


29 Retain or replace? 68


30 Teeth whitening 70


Part 7 Trauma 73


31 Assessment of traumatic injuries 74


32 Management of crown fractures 76


33 Management of (crown-) root fractures 78


34 Management of luxation injuries 80


35 Management of avulsed teeth 82


Part 8 Risk management 85


36 Risk management in endodontics 86


Index 88