Problem Solving in Endodontics

Bys: Gutmann, James L., Dumsha, Thom C., Lovdahl, Paul E.

Focuses on those areas in endodontics that present the most difficulty in successful diagnosis and treatment. Key areas such as locating and negotiating fine and calcified canals, canal cleaning and shaping, root canal obturation, non-surgical root canal retreatment and management of endodontic emergencies are addressed in a systematic, problem-solving manner which stresses prevention of problems in treatment, identification of problems already present or occurring during a treatment, and management of such problems when they are recognised. All common problems are addressed, and solutions are provided in a step-by-step fashion.
Covers creative and contemporary techniques designed to manage both common and unusual problemsIncludes practical everyday type cases
Details new and contemporary concepts in the problem-solving management of dental trauma

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815140444
• ISBN13: 9780815140443
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 2.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

No fluff, packed with great info, well organized

This book is the opposite of many books we were required to read in dental school. Its all meat, its clear, its practical. If you're a GP doing endo and haven't yet completely mastered it, get this book. Its well worth the money.

Very practical guide.

The book is well written and organized. Could have had better illustrations but it's still very good. It's a very practical, helpful guide to deal with various endodontic challenges during everyday patient care. It's useful for both endodontists/residents, and general dentists performing endo tx. routinely in their practice. Dental students may not benefit unless interested in pursuing a carrier in endodontics. Various challenges...

problem solving in endodontics

this book is excellent. It very nicely describes very common daily clinical problems that are encountered in endodontics. not only are the solutions given in excellent details and illustrations through radiographs, there are nut shell summaries that are included for quick references. Overall the book is interesting to read and comprehensive in covering all areas of endodontics. the diagnostic challenges are written with brilliance...

Simple but well categorized

This book reminded me of the fact that great book is thin but deep in phrases. Thick book has its value and this one too. Simple but well categorized book takes us to better sight of art and science of treatment in oral and maxillofacial region including tooth pain therapy.

A "must have " for every dentists

I have read the 3rd version of this book when i graduated from dental school.Basically ,this is a very good book for those who are already doing root canal treatment.You can find lots of solutions here.The 4th edition is even better,they got more pictures and more clinic hints. If you are a dental school student,i will suggest you start reading textbook like "endodontics: or "pathway to the pulp".If you are a very busy clinician...