Harty's Endodontics in Clinical Practice is an excellent text for both the undergraduate dental student and the busy general dental practitioner. Its logical, evidence-based chapters and concise approach progress through the course of endodontic treatment with the aid of excellent diagrams, radiographs and photographs, giving the reader a clear and easy explanation as to the principles of root canal treatment, the essentials of periradicular surgery and the management of traumatic injuries. This is an excellent reference text for a continually evolving field.
This is a new edition of the now classic book which has established itself as a standard text for dental students.
Key Features
- Practical approach to the subject, taking the reader through every step of endodontic practice from scientific basis to patient assessment and through to clinical techniques
- Evidence-based approach to ensure safe clinical practice
- More than 250 illustrations, many in full colour, presenting clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-follow manner
- A logical approach to the subject by building upon a clear explanation of the underlying scientific principles
- Prepared by international contributors to ensure a wider appeal
- Written at a level which is ideal for dental student, general and vocational dental practitioners
New to This Edition
- Includes new imaging techniques such as Cone Beam Computed Tomography
- A new chapter on diagnosis, integral to treatment planning, patient management and care
- Recent research findings on the pathogenesis of endodontic disease and the management of persistent infection in previously treated teeth
- A completely rewritten chapter on the restoration of endodontically treated teeth
- Newer treatment modalities and materials such as regenerative techniques and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate in endodontics
- The use and development of NiTi instruments, both hand and rotary, which are increasingly popular for preparing root canals
- Published for the first time in full colour with over 185 new images!
Contents
1 Introduction & overview
- Summary
- Introduction
- Modern endodontics
- Scope of endodontics
- Role of microorganisms
- Tissue response to root canal infection
- Quality assurance
- Recent developments
- Learning outcomes
- References
2 General and systemic aspects of endodontics
- Summary
- Introduction
- Differential diagnosis of dental pain
- Maxillary sinus
- Systemic disease and endodontics
- Use of antibiotics in endodontics
- Control of pain and anxiety
- British National Formulary
- Learning outcomes
- References
3 Diagnosis
- Summary
- Introduction
- History
- Examination
- Investigations
- Differential diagnosis
- Restorability
- Treatment options
- Specific endodontic treatment options
- Learning outcomes
- References
4 Pulp space anatomy & access cavities
- Summary
- Introduction
- Nomenclature
- Accessory and lateral canals
- Location of apical foramina
- Variations in pulp space anatomy
- Effects of irritation dentine on pulp space
- Pulp space anatomy and access cavities
- Pulp space anatomy of primary teeth
- Apical closure
- Learning outcomes
- References
5 Maintaining dental pulp vitality
- Summary
- Introduction
- Pulp-dentine complex
- Pulp response to irritants
- Pulpal irritants
- Management of deep caries
- Management of pulp exposure
- Regenerative developments
- Pulp response and maintaining pulp vitality
- Learning outcomes
- References
6 Instrumentation in endodontics
- Summary
- Introduction
- Basic instrument pack
- Rubber dam
- Instruments for access cavity preparation
- Instruments for root canal preparation
- Devices to determine working length
- Irrigant delivery devices
- Instruments for retrieving broken instruments and posts
- Instruments for filling root canals
- Storage and sterilization of endodontic instruments
- Loupes, fibre-optic lights and operating microscopes
- Learning outcomes
- References
7 Preparation of the root canal system
- Summary
- Introduction
- Gaining access to the root canals
- Working length determination
- Root canal irrigation
- Instrumentation techniques
- Controversies in root canal cleaning and shaping
- Learning outcomes
- References
8 Intracanal medication
- Summary
- Introduction
- History
- Rationale and overview of applications
- Microbiology of endodontic infections
- Antimicrobial agents
- Resistance of oral microbes to medicaments
- Concept of predictable disinfection in endodontics
- Induction of hard tissue formation
- Pain of endodontic origin
- Exudation and bleeding
- Root resorption
- Tissue distribution of medicaments
- Tissue toxicity and biological considerations
- Suggested clinical procedures
- Learning outcomes
- References
9 Root canal filling
- Summary
- Introduction
- Canal anatomy
- Access and canal preparation
- Criteria for filling
- Materials used to fill root canals
- Sealers
- Smear layer
- Gutta-percha
- Other methods of root canal filling
- Coronal&' || 'nbsp;restoration
- Follow-up
- Treatment outcome
- Learning outcomes
- References
10 Surgical endodontics
- Summary
- Introduction
- Treatment choices
- Indications for periradicular surgery
- Preoperative assessment
- Surgical kit
- Surgical technique
- Periradicular surgery of particular teeth
- Repair of perforation
- Replantation/transplantation
- Regenerative procedures
- Treatment outcome - aetiology and evaluation
- Retreatment of surgical procedures
- Learning outcomes
- References
11 Endodontics in primary teeth
- Summary
- Introduction
- Treatment of primary teeth
- Learning outcomes
- References
12 Endodontic aspects of traumatic injuries
- Summary
- Introduction
- History, examination and immediate management
- Types of injury
- Effects of trauma on the dental tissues
- Management of primary teeth
- Management of permanent teeth
- Root canal treatment of immature teeth
- Avoidance of cervical root fracture
- Surgical treatment of immature teeth
- Revascularisation treatment of immature teeth
- Regenerative treatment of immature teeth
- Auto-transplantation of an immature premolar into the incisor space
- Complications
- Orthodontic treatment
- Learning outcomes
- References
13 Marginal periodontitis & the dental pulp
- Summary
- Anatomical considerations
- Effect of inflamed pulp on the periodontium
- Effect of marginal periodontitis on the pulp
- Classification
- Complications due to radicular anomalies
- Alternatives to implants
- Learning outcomes
- References
14 Problems in endodontic treatment
- Summary
- Emergency treatment
- Failure of anaesthesia in acute inflammation
- Problems with preparation of the root canal system
- Problems with filling of the root canal system
- Learning outcomes
- References
15 Restoration of endodontically treated teeth
- Summary
- Introduction
- Effects of endodontic treatment on the tooth
- Survival of the endodontically treated tooth
- Timing the restorative procedure
- Restoration choice
- Posts
- Learning outcomes
- References
About the Authors
- Bun San Chong, BDS(Lond), LDS, RCS(Eng), MSc(Lond), MFGDP(UK), MRD, PhD(Lond), FDS, RCS(Eng), Specialist in Endodontics, King's College London Dental Institute at Guy's, King's College and St Thomas' Hospitals, London, UK.
Product Details
- Paperback: 312 pages
- Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 6 edition (2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0702031569
- ISBN-13: 978-0702031564
- Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
List Price: $93.95