Preface to First Edition Preface to Sixth Edition THE DISCIPLINE OF ENDODONTICS 1 Modern Endodontic Therapy; Past, Present and Future 2 History of Endodontics 3 Ethics, Morals, the Law and Endodontics 4 Effects of Dental Implants on Treatment Planning for Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Endodontics PATHOBIOLOGY 5 Structure and Function of the Dentin-Pulp Complex 6 Morphology of Teeth and Their Root Canal Systems 7 Microbiology of Endodontic Disease 8 Non-Microbial Endodontic Disease 9 Inflammation and Immunological Responses 10 Mechanisms of Odontogenic and Non-Odontogenic Pain 11 Non-Odontogenic Toothache and Chronic Head and Neck Pain 12 Pulpal Pathosis 13 Periapical Lesions of Endodontic Origin EXAMINATION, EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT PLANNING 14 Diagnosis of Endodontic Disease A Endodontic Examination B Diagnostic Testing C Laser Doppler Flowmetry 15 Diagnostic Imaging A Endodontic Radiography B Digital Imaging for Endodontics C Ultrasonic Imaging 16 Radiographic Interpretation 17 Rhinosinusitis and Endodontic Disease 18 Endodontic-Periodontal Interrelationships 19 Tooth Infractions 20 Vertical Root Fractures of Endodontically Treated Teeth MANAGEMENT 21 Treatment of Endodontic Infections, Cysts, and Flare-Ups 22 Pharmacologic Management of Endodontic Pain 23 Anxiety and Fear in the Endodontic Patient 24 The Medically Complex Endodontic Patient 25 Drug Interactions and Laboratory Tests 26 Endodontics Instruments and Armamentarium A Dental Dam and Its Application B Introduction of Nickel-Titanium Alloy to Endodontics C Instruments for Cleaning and Shaping D Electronic Apex Locators E Lasers in Endodontics F Visual Enhancement 27 Preparation of Coronal and Radicular Spaces 28 Irrigants and Intracanal Medicaments 29 Root Canal Filling Materials 30 Obturation of the Radicular Space 31 Retreatment of Non-Healing Endodontic Therapy and Management of Mishaps 32 Treatment Outcome: The Potential for Healing and Retained Function SURGICAL PROCEDURES IN ENDODONTICS 33 Endodontic Surgery 34 Osseointegrated Dental Implants RELATED ENDODONTIC TREATMENT 35 Vital Pulp Therapy 36 Endodontic Considerations in Dental Trauma 37 Pathologic Tooth Resorption 38 Tooth Discoloration and Bleaching 39 Endodontic Therapy for Primary Teeth 40 Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth 41 Operations Management in Endodontic Practice Index