Endodontic Advances and Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines

Explores recent research and innovations in the field of endodontics and provides evidence-based guidelines for contemporary dental practice Endodontic Advances and Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines provides a comprehensive and up-to-date description of recent research findings and their impact on clinical practice. Using an innovative approach to the field, the book enables readers to translate the current body of knowledge on endodontic diseases and treatment into guidelines for enhancing patient care. Divided into four parts, the book first addresses new research findings and advances in technology, techniques, materials, and clinical management. In addition, it provides revised clinical guidelines for a variety of areas within the specialty, such as endodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, management of endodontic emergencies, regenerative endodontic procedures, three-dimensional imaging, and the use of systemic antibiotics. Each chapter contains numerous high-quality illustrations and clinical cases highlighting current research directions, key concepts, and new trends in clinical techniques and education. Endodontic Advances and Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines: Presents the latest understanding of current literature, evidence, and clinical practice Examines new trends, treatments, and advanced diagnostic techniques in the field Covers a wide range of topics, including management of root canals, repair of perforation defects, removal of root filling materials, and alternatives to root canal treatment Endodontic Advances and Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, general dental practitioners, endodontic specialists, researchers in the field of endodontics, and clinicians, researchers, and educators in other fields of dentistry.

Preface Acknowledgements Part 1 Advances in Knowledge Chapter 1 Tooth, Root, and Canal Anatomy Chapter 2 The Bioactive Properties of Dentine and Molecular Advances in Pulp Regeneration Chapter 3 Microbial Biofilms in Root Canal Systems Chapter 4 Pulp, Root Canal, and Periradicular Conditions Chapter 5 Root Resorption Chapter 6 Minimally Invasive Endodontics Chapter 7 Systemic Health and Endodontics Chapter 8 Technology Enhanced Education Part 2 Advances in Materials and Technology Chapter 9 Computed Tomography Imaging Devices and Techniques Chapter 10 Advances in Working Length Determination Chapter 11 Advances in Materials and Techniques for Microbial Control Chapter 12 Nickel-Titanium Metallurgy Chapter 13 Rotary and Reciprocating Motions During Canal Preparation Chapter 14 Hydraulic Calcium Silicate-based Endodontic Cements Chapter 15 Nanomaterials in Endodontics Part 3 Advances in Clinical Management Chapter 16 Vital Pulp Treatment Chapter 17 Detection of Canal Orifices, Negotiation, and Management of Calcified and Curved Canals Chapter 18 Management of Fractured Instruments Chapter 19 Repair of Pulp Chamber and Root Perforations Chapter 20 Removal of Root Canal Filling Materials Chapter 21 Restoration of Root-filled Teeth Chapter 22 Classifications and Management of Endodontic-periodontal Lesions Chapter 23 Management of Coronal Discolouration Chapter 24 Surgical Endodontics Chapter 25 Alternatives to Root Canal Treatment: Tooth Autotransplantation Part 4 Evidence-based Clinical Guidelines Chapter 26 Endodontic Diagnosis Chapter 27 The Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics Chapter 28 Endodontic Emergencies and Systemic Antibiotics in Endodontics Chapter 29 Revitalization Procedures Chapter 30 Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries in the Permanent Dentition Index