Pathways of the pulp / edited by Stephen Cohen, Richard C. Burns.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

introduction: a historic perspective -- part one: the art of endodontics -- 1 diagnostic procedures, -- 2 orofacial dental pain emergencies: endodontic diagnoses and management -- 3 nonodontogenic orofacial pain and endodontics: pain disorders involving the jaws that simulate odontalgia -- 4 case selection and treatment planning -- 5 preparation for treatment -- 6 armamentarium and sterilization -- 7 tooth morphology and cavity preparation -- 8 cleaning and shaping the root canal system -- 9 obturation of the cleaned and shaped root canal system -- 10 records and legal responsibilities -- part two: the science of endodntics -- 11 structure and functions of the dentin and pulp complex -- 12 pathobiology of the periapex -- 13 endodontic microbiology and treatment of infection -- 14 instrument, materials and devices -- 15 pulpal reaction to caries and dental procedures -- part three: related clinical topics -- 16 traumatic injuries, -- 17 endodontic and periodontic interrelationships, -- 18 endodontics pharmacology , -- 19 endodontic microsurgery -- 20 management of pain and anxiety -- 21 tooth-whitening modalities for pulpless and discolores teeth -- 22 restoration of the endodontically treated tooth, -- 23 pediatric endodontics: endodontic treatment for the primary and young, permanent dentition, -- 24 geriatric endodontics, -- 25 nonsurgical endodontic retreatment -- 26 digital technologies in endodontic practice .