Univ. of Oslo, Norway. Fully revised and expanded edition of a comprehensive textbook in endodontics. Includes a new chapter on endodontic retreatment. Provides an introduction to the field for dental students. Includes nearly 550 drawings, photographs, and diagrams. Previous edition: c1991. Softcover.
Author(s): Leif, M.D. Tronstad
Edition: 2
Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 271
Half Title......Page 3
Full Title......Page 5
Copyright......Page 6
Dedication......Page 7
Preface to the Second Edition......Page 8
Preface to the First Edition......Page 9
Contents......Page 10
The Dentin......Page 13
The Dental Pulp......Page 17
Pulpitis......Page 21
Pathogenesis of Pulpitis......Page 24
Systemic Influences......Page 37
Repair in the Pulp......Page 38
Further Reading......Page 42
Structure......Page 43
Apical Periodontitis......Page 44
Etiology of Apical Periodontitis......Page 45
Pathogenesis of Apical Periodontitis......Page 53
Radiographic Appearance and Differential Diagnosis......Page 66
Further Reading......Page 75
Dental Hypersensitivity......Page 77
Symptomatic Pulpitis......Page 78
Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis......Page 80
Infection of Cysts and Salivary Glands......Page 82
Sinusitis......Page 83
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome......Page 84
Chronic Neurogenic Pain......Page 85
Referred pain......Page 86
Further Reading......Page 87
Percussion and Palpation Tests......Page 88
Sensitivity Tests......Page 89
Anesthesia Test......Page 90
Tentative Diagnosis......Page 91
Clinical Diagnosis......Page 93
Further Reading......Page 94
Cavity and Crown Preparation......Page 96
Impression Methods......Page 97
Pulp Protection......Page 98
Pulp Capping......Page 100
Wound Dressing and Tissue Reactions......Page 101
Pulpal Seal......Page 102
Follow-up Examination and Prognosis......Page 103
Capping of the Inflamed Pulp......Page 105
Indications......Page 106
Follow-up Examinations and Prognosis......Page 108
Treatment Principles......Page 109
Clinical Considerations......Page 113
Follow-up Examinations and Prognosis......Page 114
Further Reading......Page 115
Indications......Page 116
Treatment Principles......Page 117
Clinical Considerations......Page 124
Follow-up Examinations and Prognosis......Page 126
Apical Periondontitis Refractory to Endodontic Treatment......Page 128
Systemic Antibiotic Treatment......Page 129
Surgical Treatment......Page 130
Prognosis......Page 131
Apexification......Page 132
Follow-up Examinations and Prognosis......Page 134
Endodontic Treatment of Root-Fractured Teeth......Page 135
Endodontic Treatment of Endo–Perio Lesions......Page 136
Surgical–Endodontic Treatment......Page 137
Indications......Page 138
Flap Design and Surgical Access......Page 145
Microbiological and Microscopic Examination......Page 146
Apicoectomy......Page 149
Intentional Replantation......Page 150
Further Reading......Page 151
Teeth with Symptomatic Pulpitis......Page 153
Dental Hypersensitivity......Page 154
Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis......Page 155
Further Reading......Page 157
Endodontic Aspects of Root Resorption......Page 158
Internal Root Resorption......Page 161
Cervical Root Resorption......Page 162
External Inflammatory Root Resorption......Page 165
Replacement Resorption......Page 167
Further Reading......Page 169
Hand Instruments......Page 170
Engine-Driven Instruments......Page 173
Hand Instruments......Page 175
Gutta-Percha Guns......Page 176
Further Reading......Page 178
Temporary Filling Materials......Page 179
Root Canal Filling Materials......Page 180
Root Canal Sealers......Page 183
Materials with Assumed Therapeutic Effect......Page 185
Retrograde Filling Materials......Page 187
Further Reading......Page 189
Endodontic Techniques......Page 190
Access Cavity......Page 191
Rubber Dam......Page 193
Root Canal Instrumentation......Page 194
Step-back Preparation......Page 196
Apical Box Preparation......Page 197
Crown Down Preparation......Page 199
Instrumentation of Curved Root Canals......Page 200
Root Canal Obturation with Silver Points......Page 201
Root Canal Obturation with Gutta-Percha Points......Page 203
Thermoplasticized Gutta-Percha Techniques......Page 204
Lateral Condensation Technique......Page 206
Standardized Endodontic Technique......Page 207
Two-Step and Other Techniques......Page 210
"Biological" Obturation Techniques......Page 212
Further Reading......Page 213
Treatment Guidelines......Page 214
Maxillary Lateral Incisor......Page 215
Treatment Guidelines......Page 216
Maxillary Second Premolar......Page 217
Maxillary Second Molar......Page 218
Treatment Guidelines......Page 219
Maxillary Third Molar......Page 220
Mandibular Incisors......Page 221
Mandibular First Premolar......Page 222
Mandibular Second Premolars......Page 223
Mandibular Second Molar......Page 224
Treatment Guidelines......Page 225
Further Reading......Page 226
Access Cavity......Page 227
Perforations from the Pulp Chamber......Page 228
Apical Perforations......Page 229
Lateral Perforations......Page 232
Post Perforations......Page 233
Obliterated Root Canal......Page 234
Neurotoxic Reactions......Page 236
Allergic Reactions......Page 238
Overfilling of the Root Canal......Page 239
Vertical Root Fractures......Page 240
Further Reading......Page 241
Root Filled Teeth with Apical Periodontitis......Page 242
Periodontium......Page 243
Treatment-Resistant Cases......Page 244
Surgical Retreatment......Page 245
Further Reading......Page 246
Vital Teeth......Page 248
Nonvital Teeth......Page 249
Preparation for Bleaching......Page 250
Bleaching Procedures......Page 251
Bleaching of Teeth with Dentin Discolorations......Page 252
Further Reading......Page 253
Intracoronal Restorations......Page 254
Retention of Prosthetic Appliances in Endodontically Treated Teeth......Page 256
Further Reading......Page 258
Prognosis of Endodontic Treatment......Page 259
Further Reading......Page 261
Index......Page 263
