Best practices in endodontics : a desk reference / edited by Richard S. Schwartz, DDS, Private Practice Limited to Endodontics, San Antonio, Texas, Venkat Canakapalli, Private Practice Limited to Endodontics, Tauranga, New Zealand ; illustrations by Anthony L. Horalek, DDS, MS.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Intro – Front matter -- Dedication -- Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part I: The Dental Operating Microscope -- Chapter 1: Operatory Design and Ergonomics for Microscopic Endodontics -- The Role of the Microscope in Modern Endodontic Practice -- Understanding Basic Ergonomic Principles -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Dental Operating Microscope for Photography -- Photography Basics -- Microscope Armamentarium Important for Photography -- Setting Up Your Microscope -- Common Microscope Photography Scenarios -- Conclusion Advanced Skill Sets Transitioning into Clinical Practice -- Summary -- Part II: Cone Beam Computed Tomography and Endodontics -- Chapter 6: Incorporating CBCT Imaging into Endodontics -- The Medical Model of CT Imaging -- The Endodontic Model of CBCT Imaging -- Physical Layout -- Preparing the Patient for a CBCT Study -- Financial Implications of Incorporating CBCT Imaging into Endodontic Practice -- Intangibles -- References -- Chapter 7: Clinical Applications of CBCT Imaging in Endodontics -- Guidelines for Clinical Use of CBCT Imaging -- CBCT Imaging in Diagnosis -- CBCT Imaging in Treatment Planning CBCT Imaging During Treatment -- Clinical Cases -- Summary -- References -- Part III: Nonsurgical Endodontic Procedures -- Chapter 8: Access Cavity Preparations -- Rationale for Conservative Endodontics -- Armamentarium for Access Cavity Preparations -- Endodontic Access Cavity Preparations in Anterior Teeth -- Endodontic Access Cavity Preparations in Posterior Teeth -- Challenges to Conservative Access Cavity Preparations -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: Working Length -- The Importance of Working Length -- Apical Anatomy of the Tooth Root -- Armamentaria and Techniques Used to Determine Working Length Determining Working Length Summary -- References -- Chapter 10: Preparation of the Root Canal System -- Model for Longevity -- Principles of Radicular Dentin Management -- Practical Applications -- References -- Chapter 11: Clinical Management of Calcified Teeth -- Armamentaria and Techniques for Locating Calcified Canals -- Clinical Management -- Clinical Cases -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 12: Clinical Management of Severely Curved Canals -- Getting Started -- Multiplanar Curves -- Obturation -- Case Report -- Summary -- Chapter 13: Obturating with Gutta-Percha Master Cones -- Clinical Technique -- Troubleshooting -- Case Report