Problems in Endodontics: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment

With advances in endodontic techniques, increasingly complicated cases are undertaken with variable results. As a consequence, the majority of procedures carried out by endodontic specialists today are retreatments. This book offers clinically relevant information for overcoming common problems in endodontic treatment. Due to the unpredictable nature of challenging endodontic cases, this is not a step-by-step manual, but rather a compendium of the latest knowledge in the field, including key findings and data from the scientific literature as well as case presentations and practical advice. A valuable reference for endodontists faced with treating compromised endodontic cases.



Contents

1. Diagnosis

2. Preserving Pulp Vitality

3. Problems in Treatment Planning

4. Health-Related Problems

5. Preoperative Restoration and Placement of Rubber Dam

6. Problems in Dental Anesthesia

7. Problems in the Treatment of Endodontic Emergencies

8. Problems in Gaining Access to the Root Canal System

9. Visualization

10. Problems in Determining Endodontic Working Length

11. Problems in Root Canal Preparation

12. Problems in Disinfection of the Root Canal System

13. Problems of Root Canal Obturation

14. Problems in the Assessment of Healing, Success and Failure

15. Vertical Tooth and Root Fractures

16. Periodontal-Endodontal Lesions

17. Perforations

18. Instrument Fractures

19. Resorption

20. Retreatment

21. Incomplete Root Formation

22. Aspiration and Swallowing Accidents

23. Endodontic Treatment of Teeth with Anatomical Malformations

24. Problems in Bleaching of Endodontically Treated Teeth