Essential Endodontology: Prevention and Treatment of Apical Periodontitis - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0632040890 ISBN 13: 9780632040896

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1998

Synopsis

This new multi–author text on endodontology has been written by the world′s leading authorities in North America, Europe, Scandinavia and other countries. It is targeted at postgraduates on specialist training courses, but will also be invaluable to senior undergraduates and interested practitioners. It aims to address the scientific basis of endodontology rather than didactic methods of treatment. Apical periodontitis is promoted as a disease entity, with the aetiology, prevention and treatment being discussed. The book is profusely illustrated with photographs and radiographs and is well referenced with the most recent literature.

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From the Back Cover

Essential Endodontology is a treatise on apical periodontitis as a specific disease entity, which is primarily caused by bacteria infecting the root canal system. Research developments are presented as essential foundations for current clinical practice. The book has been structured to cover pathogenesis, pathology, radiology, epidemiology, prevention, treatment and prognosis of apical periodontitis. Related subjects include pulp biology and restoration of endodontically treated teeth.

The international group of contributors who are world renowned provide authoritative reviews on their subject areas. Dag Orstavik and Thomas Pitt–Ford are active researchers as well as teachers in endodontology, which is a fast–developing clinical discipline. The book is essential reading for high–flying students of dentistry, postgraduates in endodontology and other restorative disciplines, as well as dental practitioners who need to undertake continuing education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0632040890
• ISBN 13: 9780632040896
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416
• Editor: Orstavik Dag, Ford T. R. Pitt