Endodontology at a Glance 1st edition by Alix Davies,Federico Foschi,Shanon Patel 9781118994726 1118994728

Part 1 Disease processes in endodontology

1 The causes and sequelae of endodontic disease

Acute inflammation

Chronic inflammation

Causes of apical periodontitis

2 Microbiology of apical periodontitis

Which methods of sampling are used for bacterial detection?

Which bacteria are responsible for causing apical periodontitis?

Where do the bacteria reside in the root canal system?

How does the knowledge of the bacterial species and habitats influence endodontic treatment?

3 Resorption

Internal root resorption

External root resorption

External cervical resorption (ECR)

Part 2 Diagnosis

4 History taking

Completing a patient history

5 Examination and special tests

Extraoral examination

Intraoral examination

Percussion testing

Palpation testing

Periodontal assessment

Assessment of cracks

Test cavities

Selective local anaesthesia

6 Pulp testing

Pulp tests involving nerve stimulation

Alternative pulp tests that assess the blood supply

7 Radiographic imaging for endodontics

Periapical radiography in diagnosis and management of endodontic disease

Limitations of periapical radiography in the diagnosis of endodontic disease

Cone beam computed tomography in endodontic diagnosis and management

Risks of ionising radiation

Part 3 Endodontic therapy

8 Vital pulp therapy

Role of the dental pulp after tooth development is complete

Benefits of maintaining a vital pulp

Vital pulp therapy

9 Root canal morphology

Maxillary incisors

Maxillary canine

Maxillary premolars

Maxillary molars

Mandibular central and lateral incisors

Mandibular canine

Mandibular premolar

Mandibular molars

10 Access cavity design

Aim of the access cavity

Stages in access cavity preparation

Placing of rubber dam

11 Mechanical preparation of 
the root canals

Crown down technique

Apical preparation

Patency filling

Step back technique

Rotary instrumentation

12 Irrigation

Irrigants for disinfecting the root canal

Methods of irrigation for disinfection of the root canal

Root canal lubricants

13 Root canal medicaments

Aims of root canal medicaments

Available medicaments

Should root canal treatment be performed over one or two visits?

14 Endodontic files

Hand files

Rotary files

Reciprocating files

Arguments for and against 
single-use files

15 Endodontic armamentarium

Rubber dam

Irrigating syringes and needles

Apex locators

Film holders

Ultrasonics

16 Obturation

Obturation of root canals

Root filling materials

Gutta percha

Bioceramic cements

Single cone

Root canal sealers

17 Root canal retreatment

Post removal

Removal of root fillings

Removal of fractured instruments

Negotiation of ledges and blockages

Perforation repair

18 Surgical endodontic treatment

Indications for root end surgery

Preoperative considerations

Flap design and care

Osteotomy

Root end resection and preparation

Root end fillings

Sutures

Review

Part 4 Pain and pain management

19 Odontogenic and non-odontogenic pain

Pain history

Assessment

Special tests

20 Local anaesthesia in endodontics

Administration of local anaesthetic

Assessment of success of 
local anaesthetic

Failure of local anaesthetic and alternative techniques

Additional anaesthetic requirements for endodontic surgery

Adverse effects of local anaesthetic

21 Pain management in endodontics

Management of acute pulpitis and acute apical periodontitis

Pain management for an acute 
apical abscess

Perioperative pain management

Postoperative pain management

Part 5 Outcome of endodontic treatment

22 Outcome of root canal treatment

Preoperative factors

Perioperative factors

Postoperative factors

23 Outcome of root canal surgery

Preoperative factors

Perioperative factors

Postoperative factors

Part 6 Endodontology and other aspects of dentistry

24 Endodontic–periodontic interface

Primary endodontic disease

Primary periodontal disease

Concomitant and true combined disease

Management of persistent disease

25 Endodontic–orthodontic interface

Effect of orthodontic treatment on the pulp and periapical tissues

Effect of orthodontic treatment on the diagnosis and process of root canal treatment

Effect of orthodontic treatment on root resorption

Effect of orthodontic treatment on traumatised teeth

Role of orthodontics in endodontic and restorative treatment planning

26 Restoration of the endodontically treated tooth

Placement of posts

Cuspal coverage restorations

Use of root treated teeth as abutments

27 Paediatric endodontics

Diagnosis of endodontic problems

Pulp preservation techniques

Apexification

Restoration

28 Endodontics in the older population

Medical history

Social factors

Diagnosis and management 
of the older dentition

29 Retain or replace?

Comparison of the outcomes between different procedures

Factors for consideration when deciding whether to retain or replace a tooth

30 Teeth whitening

Causes of tooth discoloration

Mechanism of tooth bleaching

Methods of tooth bleaching

Non-vital tooth bleaching

Part 7 Trauma

31 Assessment of traumatic injuries

History

Extraoral examination

Clinical photography

Radiographic examination

Referral

32 Management of crown fractures

Infractions

Uncomplicated coronal fractures

Complicated coronal fractures

33 Management of (crown-) root fractures

Crown root fracture without pulpal involvement

Crown root fracture with pulpal involvement

Root fracture

34 Management of luxation injuries

Concussion and subluxation

Lateral luxation

Extrusive luxation

Intrusive luxation

35 Management of avulsed teeth

Factors affecting the prognosis of avulsed teeth

Providing emergency advice by phone

Reimplantation of the avulsed tooth in the dental surgery

Use of antibiotics

Long-term follow-up

Part 8 Risk management

36 Risk management in endodontics

Misdiagnosis of the cause of the pain

Recent restorative work causing pulpitis

Lack of information available regarding options for management 
of the tooth

Failure to advise or offer referral to a more experienced practitioner

Complications during treatment

Fracture of the tooth after treatment

Failure of the root canal treatment