Best Practices in Endodontics: A Desk Reference

This book is a compilation of practical information shared by some of the finest clinical endodontists in the world. Most of the chapters are short and focus on how to perform a single clinical procedure. They are written in simple language with ample photographic support. This book provides guidance for most common endodontic procedures but also for some procedures that are less common, such as how to treat teeth containing Russian Red; surgical extrusion; root submergence; and decompression. Because most of the procedures described are performed under a dental operating microscope, there are chapters on operatory design for microscopic endodontics, microscope ergonomics for the doctor and assistant, and how to set up and use a microscope for photography and video documentation. In addition, two chapters are devoted exclusively to understanding and applying CBCT imaging. Written at a specialist level, the book serves as a desk reference for clinical procedures and as a daily practical guide, but it contains information that is useful to anyone who aspires to perform endodontics at a high level.

Contents
Part I. The Dental Operating Microscope
Chapter 01. Operatory Design and Ergonomics for Microscope Endodontics
Chapter 02. Setting Up Your Dental Operating Microscope for Photography
Chapter 03. Setting Up Your Dental Operating Microscope for Videography
Chapter 04. Photodocumentation for Endodontics
Chapter 05. Training as Assistant to Work Under an Operating Microscope

Part II. Cone Beam Computed Tomography and Endodontics
Chapter 06. Incorporating CBCT Imaging into Endodontics
Chapter 07. Clinical Applications of CBCT Imaging in Endodontics

Part III. Nonsurgical Endodontic Procedures
Chapter 08. Access Cavity Preparations
Chapter 09. Working Length
Chapter 10. Preparation of the Root Canal System
Chapter 11. Clinical Management of Calcified Teeth
Chapter 12. Clinical Management of Severely Curved Canals
Chapter 13. Obturating with Gutta-Percha Master Cones
Chapter 14. Obturation with High-Temperature, Thermoplasticized, Injectable Gutta-Percha
Chapter 15. Clinical Management of C-Shaped Canal Configurations

Part IV. Retreatment
Chapter 16. Bypassing Ledges, Separated Instruments, and Other Obstructions
Chapter 17. Removing Metal and Fiber Posts
Chapter 18. Removing Silver Points and Gutta-Percha Carriers
Chapter 19. Retreatment of Teeth Containing "Russian Red" Endodontic Paste
Chapter 20. Repair of Iatrogenic Perforations

Part V. Restorative Considerations
Chapter 21. Evaluating Restorability Prior to Treatment
Chapter 22. The Pre-Endodontic Buildup
Chapter 23. The Customized Resin Matrix
Chapter 24. Restorative Procedures with Posts
Chapter 25. Esthetic Restoration of Access Cavities
Chapter 26. Bonding to Ceramic Materials

Part VI. Resorption
Chapter 27. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Resorption
Chapter 28. Nonsurgical Treatment of Invasive Cervical Resorption
Chapter 29. Surgical Treatment of Invasive Cervical Resorption
Chapter 30. Treatment of Internal Resorption and External Inflammatory Resorption
Chapter 31. Flapless Decoronation for Teeth with Replacement Resorption

Part VII. Trauma Management
Chapter 32. Immediate Surgical Extrusion
Chapter 33. Orthodontic Extrusion
Chapter 34. Clinical Management of Horizontal Fractures
Chapter 35. Clinical Management of Incisors with Complex Fractures

Part VIII. Other Topics
Chapter 36. Clinical Management of Teeth with Open Apices with the Apical Barrier Technique
Chapter 37. Vital Pulp Therapy in Immature Teeth
Chapter 38. Decompression
Chapter 39. Suturing Under the Microscope
Chapter 40. Keys to Effective Communication
Chapter 41. Quality Intraoral Radiography for Endodontics