Pathways of the Pulp

This outstanding 8th Edition brings the latest techniques and materials developed for root canal work, apical surgery, the restoration of endodontically treated teeth, and infection control. This classic text has set standards in the market with its cutting edge coverage of all requisite topics in endodontics: pulp development, structure and function; pathology; microbiology; knowledge of instrumentation; diagnosis of pulpal disorders; skills important to cleaning and shaping; obturation; surgery; and retreatment. Four new chapters, significantly revised chapters, and 1,000 new illustrations round out this revision.

Latest on retreatment devices and techniques, including new concepts and techniques for removing broken instruments and posts

Latest theories and methods for identifying extent of trauma and latest procedures for stabilizing patients

Current infection control guidelines and regulatory recommendations that apply to endodontic techniques

Latest devices for shapingroot canals, including applications of nickel titanium for hand and rotary files as well as other instruments

Challenge section contains over 400 multiple choice questions, many case-based and illustrated to help readers test their knowledge of important content.

Four completely new chapters Introduction, The History of Endodontics; Chapter 13, Endodontic Micobiology and Treatment of Infections; Chapter 17, Endodontic-Periodontic Interrelationships and Chapter 26; Digital Technologies in Endodontic Practice

Over 1000 new illustrations, including six 2-page full colour inserts

Chapter outlines presented at the beginning of each chapter

C-T scans of human teeth in chapter on Tooth Morphology

Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-631-2