Scientific Books 2008

Pathways of the Pulp by Stephen Cohen, Kenneth M. HargreavesStephen CohenKenneth M. Hargreaves  Records and Legal Responsibilities chapter includes legal forms and descriptions of legal processes, guidelines for record keeping, and updated information on HIPAA/doctor-patient rights and responsibilities.  Geriatric Endodontics chapter discusses special considerations and procedures for older patients.  Digital Technologies chapter explains how electronic records can reduce paper flow, improve legibility of treatment plans and prescriptions, recall advice given to patients, and record diagnoses; it also shows how technology can be applied to improve patient care.  Instruments, Materials and Devices chapter discusses tools and materials used to clean and shape the root canal, including the new MTAD (Endo-Pure®) irrigant, plus appropriate care for instruments, and how to select proper instruments.  Information on managing problems/emergencies in endodontic anesthesia explains troubleshooting guidelines for more efficient problem solving, and includes drug interaction tables and guidelines on how to select proper anesthetics.  Endodontic Pharmacology chapter outlines pharmacologic options for pretreatment, posttreatment, and intraoperative stages, including current information on COX-2 inhibitors and new drugs on the market.

Endodontics by John I. Ingle, Leif K. BaklandJohn I. IngleLeif K. Bakland  Loma Linda Univ. CA. Textbook provides current information available on endodontics. Discusses the topics of the diagnosis of pain, normal and pathologic pulp and periapical tissues, oral and perioral pain, mechanical aided root canals, and bacteria. Presents all aspects of endodontic therapy.

Seltzer and Bender's Dental Pulp by Kenneth M. Hargreaves (Editor), Harold E. Goodis (Editor), Samuel Seltzer (Editor)Kenneth M. HargreavesHarold E. Goodis Samuel Seltzer  Presents the latest research on the dental pulp and its interaction with other tissues.

Essential Endodontology: Prevention and Treatment of Apical Periodontitis by Dag Orstavik, Tom Pitt FordDag OrstavikTom Pitt Ford  This second edition of Essential Endodontology capitalizes on the book's position as the major scientific treatise in the field. It addresses the scientific basis of endodontology rather than majoring on didactic methods of treatment. The second edition adopts a strengthened approach to the systematic analysis of the available clinical and laboratory evidence. Apical periodontitis is promoted as a disease entity, with the etiology, prevention and treatment being discussed.

Endodontics: Principles and Practice by Mahmoud Torabinejad, Richard E. WaltonMahmoud TorabinejadRichard E. Walton  Comprehensive coverage of normal structures, disease, diagnosis and treatment planning, periodontic endodontic interrelationship, trauma, local anesthesia, root canal instruments, access preparations, cleaning and shaping, obturation, temporization, retreatment, endodontic surgery, endodontic outcomes, internal bealching, vital pulp therapy, geriatric endodontics, vertical fractures, and more gives you a complete understanding of modern endodontics.

Problem Solving in Endodontics: Prevention, Identification, and Management by James L. Gutmann, Thom Dumsha, Paul LovdahlJames L. GutmannThom DumshaPaul Lovdahl  Focusing on endodontic problem-solving and troubleshooting techniques, this book covers ways to avoid problems throughout the full spectrum of treatment from diagnosis to posttreatment. In delivering a consistently high level of quality care, this approach follows three steps: how to prevent problems in treatment, how to identify problems that exist or that occur during treatment, and how to manage those problems once they are recognized. This edition offers practical ways to address the most common clinical problems, scenarios, and issues that pose dilemmas for the student or clinician.

Color Atlas of Microsurgery in Endodontics by Syngcuk Kim, Gabriele Pecora, Richard A. RubinsteinSyngcuk KimGabriele PecoraRichard A. Rubinstein  Dr. Syngcuk Kim, a world leader in microsurgical endodontic techniques, introduces advancements to the dental community in this book. This atlas showcases the most recent advances in microsurgical techniques and instrumentation, in a full-color reference format with 380 brilliant illustrations. Current topics include a comparison of traditional surgery and microsurgery in endodontics, microsurgical instruments, operation of the microscope, soft tissue management, and retropreparation. The book includes actual case histories.