Management of Endodontic Complications From Diagnosis to Prognosis 2023

Endodontics is a field of dentistry that deals with the biologic and technical aspects of root canal treatment. Root canal treatment is a well-established procedure that has provided pain relief, function, and esthetics to patients for decades. The main goal of this discipline is to preserve the natural dentition. Like other dental and medical specialties, the practice of endodontics consists of two inseparable components: science and art. The science of endodontics covers the didactic and clinical aspects of this field as they relate to the biologic and pathologic conditions. The art of endodontics deals with proper execution of the technical aspects of this field. Similar to other fields of dentistry, root canal treatment can have unwanted or unforeseen challenges that can affect its prognosis. These unwanted and unforeseen challenges are collectively termed procedural accidents or errors. The procedural accidents can occur during diagnosis, access preparation, shaping and cleaning, obturation, restoration, surgical and nonsurgical retreatments, and assessment of outcomes of root canal treatment. The principal objective of Management of Endodontic Complications: From Diagnosis to Prognosis is to discuss the etiology, prevention, and treatment of procedural errors before, during, and after root canal treatment. This book presents clear and concise guidance on all aspects of both minor and major complications encountered in endodontic practice. Each chapter provides complete descriptions of the etiologic factors, explains the prevention of complications, and recommends treatment options associated with these complications. The main features of this book include learning objectives and key references; a systematic approach to each complication, including prevention, recognition, and management; and more than 500 high-quality clinical and radiographic images that demonstrate the discussed concepts.