Poorer prognosis Better prognosis Secondary infection Primary infection Long-standing infection Presence of fistulae No historical or current oral/endodontic communication Lack of coronal seal/insufficient residual tooth structure Sufficient tooth structure…
Fractured instrument (can it be bypassed?) Yes No (consider the location) Continue biomechanical preparation. Do not attempt to remove the fractured part of the instrument Apical third Middle/coronal third …
Fig. 9.1 Gingival recession following intrasulcular incision in the area of maxillary central incisor (PFM crown) Separation of the wound margins may occur within the first week after surgery. This…
Classification SBP (mmHg) DBP (mmHg) Normal <120 and <80 Prehypertension 120–139 or 80–89 Stage 1 hypertension 140–159 or 90–99 Stage 2 hypertension ≥160 ≥100 SBP systolic blood pressure; DBP diastolic…
Procedures in Periodontics Mark Ide and Claire McCarthy Introduction Periodontology is the art and science of maintaining the health of the tissues which support teeth and dental implants. It is…
Procedures in Conscious Sedation David Craig Introduction Many patients regard all dental treatment, and especially surgical procedures, as stressful and potentially painful. Reactions range from ‘normal’ apprehension, through various degrees…
Procedures in Endodontics Francesco Mannocci, Justin Barnes, David Jones, Edward Brady, Malissa Sikun and Manjeet Ahlowalia Diagnosis The diagnostic process is made up of three stages: history taking, examination and…
