Pitt Ford’s Problem-Based Learning in Endodontology, 2nd Edition, is an essential reference for Endodontology, enriched with the latest research and clinical evidence. Employing a problem-based approach, it consolidates readers’ knowledge and diagnostic skills. Prepared by an international team of clinical academics, this edition reflects the latest advances in the field.
Encouraging self-directed learning, the authors present diverse clinical cases covering topics such as non-odontogenic pain, pulp preservation, endodontic treatment, restoration, regenerative endodontic procedures, and trauma. Each section is accompanied by images as well as further reading recommendations.
A touchstone to key areas concerning the dental pulp and the root canal system, Pitt Ford’s Problem-Based Learning in Endodontology is a valuable resource for dental students, residents, and clinicians seeking the latest techniques and procedures in Endodontology.
Table of Contents
1 Aetiology, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning
Aetiology of apical periodontitis Jose F. Siqueira & Isabela N. Rocas
Reversible Pulpitis Tiago Pimentel, Raul Costa
Irreversible Pulpitis Shatha Zahran
Treatment planning Samantha Hamer
Maxillary Sinusitis of Endodontic Origin Maria Lessani
Cracked Tooth with Radicular Extension Sue Shariff & Matthew Davis
Vertical Root Fracture Shanon Patel & PengHui Teng
Perio Endo Elizabeth Shin Perry,Shalini Kanagasingam & Nargis Sonde
Cemento-osseous dysplasia Rahaul Bose & Simon Harvey
2 Non-Odontogenic Pain
Musculoskeletal pain management Dermot Canavan
Neuropathic pain management Dermot Canavan
3 Vital Pulp Therapy & Regeneration
Apexogenesis Elizabeth Shin Perry
Apexification Elizabeth Shin Perry
Regenerative Endodontics Elizabeth Shin Perry
4 Endodontic Treatment
Access cavity preparation Shanon Patel
Glide path Frederic Bukiet, Benoit Ballester & Maud Guivarc’h
Working Length Bhavin Bhuva & Shanon Patel
Disinfection of the root canal system Ali Hilmi
Instrumentation #1 Jenny He
Instrumentation #2 Luis Ferrandez
Accessory canals and complex anatomy Frederic Bukiet, Thomas Giraud & Benoit Ballester
Obturation #1 Kreena Patel
Obturation #2 Frederic Bukiet, Maud Guivarch & Benoit Ballester
5 Management of Failure and Complications During Treatment
Post-treatment apical periodontitis David Figdor
Non-surgical retreatment John Rhodes
Endodontic microsurgery Elizabeth Shin Perry
Perforation Taran Puri
Inadvertent extrusion Samantha Hamer & Shalini Kanagasingam
Intentional reimplantation Rahaul Bose & Bhavin Bhuva
6 Restoration of the Endodontically Treated Tooth
Restoration of an endodontically treated posterior tooth Shanon Patel, Massimo Giovarruscio & Bhavin Bhuva
Restoration of a root filled tooth with a fibre post-retained crown Bhavin Bhuva, Francesco Mannocci & Massimo Giovarruscio
Internal bleaching Neha Patel
7 Dental Trauma
Complicated Crown Fracture Elizabeth Shin Perry
Root Fracture PengHui Teng
Traumatic Dental Injuries: Subluxation and Concussion Elizabeth Shin Perry
Avulsion Nestor Cohenca
8 Root Resorption
External cervical resorption Shanon Patel
Internal inflammatory resorption Shanon Patel
9 Additional Considerations for Patient Management
Apical Periodontitis and Systemic Disease Shalini Kanagasingam, AbdulAziz Baksh and Philip Mitchell
Medicolegal Issues in Endodontics Garry Myers
Prognosis and Outcome Assessment of Endodontically Treated Teeth Nadia Chugal & Elizabeth Shin Perry
