Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Describe the main factors involved in the survival of root-filled teeth. 2. Summarize factors contributing to loss…
Management of the Vital Pulp and of Immature Teeth
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Understand the special physiologic and structural characteristics of the dentin-pulp complex and how they affect the pulpal…
Bleaching Discolored Nonvital Teeth
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Identify the causes and nature of tooth discoloration. 2. Describe means of preventing tooth discolorations. 3. Differentiate…
Endodontic Emergencies and Therapeutics
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Identify causes of emergencies as they occur before treatment, between appointments, and after obturation, differentiating urgency from…
Root Canal Anatomy
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Recognize errors that may cause difficulties or failures in root canal treatment owing to lack of knowledge…
Endodontic Armamentarium
Learning Objectives At the end of this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Define the basic set of armamentarium appropriate for diagnosis, emergency treatment, canal preparation, obturation, and…
Local Anesthesia
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Explain why apprehension and anxiety, fatigue, and tissue inflammation create difficulties in obtaining profound anesthesia. 2. Define…
Endodontic Case Complexity and Working with the Specialist
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Evaluate the multiple factors that determine case difficulty and potential need for referral. 2. Identify the indications…
Differential Diagnosis of Pains and Radiolucencies of Nonpulpal Origin
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Identify the personal and societal effect that orofacial pain conditions can have. 2. Understand the classification systems…
Endodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Recognize that diagnosis and treatment planning for pulpal and periapical conditions should be part of a broader…
