Common Complications in Endodontics - Prevention and Management

This book describes the most commonly encountered endodontic complications and provides up-to-date information on their prevention and management. The opening chapters explain the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment planning, outline the role of digital radiography and CBCT in managing complications, and highlight the need for close attention to anatomic landmarks in order to avoid damage to neurovascular anatomy. Endodontic problems associated with different procedural errors are then discussed in detail, covering a wide variety of access- and instrumentation-related complications and the difficulties that may arise when using obturation techniques. Readers will also find information on the endodontic-periodontal relationship, special issues in geriatric patients, and the potential medical emergencies and precautions in specific patient subsets. The clear, easy-to-read text is complemented by numerous high-quality photographs and tables that assist understanding and ready identification of management solutions. This book will be of value for all dental practitioners with an interest in endodontics, endodontic specialists, and higher-level students.

Priyanka Jain graduated with a Master's degree in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from India in 2001. She subsequently worked as a Consultant Endodontist and Assistant Professor for three and a half years in India before completing an MSc in Health Care Management in London and working in both private practice and the NHS in the UK. She has since practiced in Qatar, Washington DC, and Dubai, where she is currently licensed as a Specialist Endodontist under the Dubai Health Authority. She is also a clinical tutor in Endodontics (part time) at the University Dental Hospital, Sharjah, UAE. The international perspective of the present book reflects her broad personal experiences. Dr. Jain is also the author of Essentials in Dentistry (Jaypee Publishers, 2014) and editor of Current Therapy in Endodontics (Wiley Blackwell, 2016), for which she has led a team of 18 contributors from India, USA, Brazil, and the UAE.