Harty’s Endodontics in Clinical Practice 7th Edition

This book is a guide to proven, current clinical endodontic practice. It is designed, primarily, with the undergraduate readership in mind but is also suitable for anyone pursuing specialist training, including extended skills in endodontics, and general dental practitioners undertaking CPD, or wishing to keep up-to-date. The seventh edition is available with an online question bank containing MCQs and Clinical Cases.

• Practical approach to the subject, taking the reader through every step of endodontic practice from its scientific basis to patient assessment and through to clinical techniques
• Helpful pedagogic features – including Learning Outcomes and Summary Boxes – help reinforce learning
• International experts and contributors help ensure good coverage and currency of information
• Explores areas of debate when they exist to reflect differing approaches to treatment intervention
• Explains the potential impact of systemic conditions and disorders, as well as medications, on endodontic treatment planning and management
• Discusses the diagnosis of orofacial pain and the appropriate use of antibiotics and analgesics
• Explores the maintenance of pulp vitality and the prevention of apical periodontitis in the context of operative dentistry
• Provides an overview of instruments and devices used during endodontic treatment
• Describes the fundamental principles of canal filling using gutta-percha, as well as the use of alternative materials, and newer root filling techniques
• Discusses the management of dental trauma with emphasis on accurate diagnosis, timely and appropriate treatment, and follow-up
• Explores the interface between endodontic-periodontal disease in the context of diagnosis, treatment and prognostic assessment
• Discusses common challenges such as inadequate pain control and problems with preparation and filling of the root canal system
• Written at a level which is ideal for dental students, general dental practitioners and those pursuing specialist training or seeking to keep up-to-date