Textbook of Endodontics / Usha Dabas, Vipin K.Dabas ; forwared by J.w.Bel

Includes bibliographical references (pages 1144-1164) and indexes.

Endodontology - introduction, history, evolution and scope of modern endodontics -- endodontic therapy - general and systemic considerations diagnosis of pain -- diagnostic measures in endodontics -- radiographic techniques in endodontics -- recent advances in pulp vitality and determination of root length -- planning and principles in endodontic treatment -- selection of cases for endodontic treatment -- rationale of endodontic treatment -- microbiology and immunology in endodontics -- modern drug therapy-anesthesia and analgesia in acute pain management -- Asepsis of operative field and disinfection and sterilization in endodontics -- structure and function of dental pulp and normal periradicular tissues -- anatomy of the pulp cavity -- causes of pulp injury and various diseases of dental pulp -- various diseases of periapical tissues -- Treatment modalities to conserve the pulp integrity-pulpotomy and apexification -- pulp mummification and pulpectomy -- instruments,techniques and materials used in endodontics -- cleaning,shaping and irrigation of the root canal -- various intracanal medicaments -- obturation of the root canal -- restoration of endodontically treated teeth -- surgical endodontics -- enodotal and periodontal therapy -- pediatric endodontics -- treatment of fractured and traumatized teeth -- bleaching of discolored teeth -- emergencies in endodontic practice-- root canal retreatment -- single-visit endodontics -- postoperative pain and flare-ups in endodontics: etiology and therapeutic measures --endodontic implants -- microscopes in the field of endodontics -- use of endoscope in endodontics -- lasers in endodontics -- the prospect and future of endodontics -- index.