Endodontic Microbiology

Description

Endodontic Microbiology, Second Edition�presents a comprehensive reference to the microbiology, pathogenesis, management, and healing of endodontic pathosis, emphasizing the importance of biological sciences in understanding and managing endodontic disease and its interaction with systemic health.�

• Provides a major revision to the first book to focus on the problems related to microbes in the root canal and periapical tissues
• Updates current knowledge in endodontic pathosis, especially regarding next generation sequencing and microbial virulence
• Presents useful diagrams, images, radiographs, and annotated histological images to illustrate the concepts
• Emphasizes the importance of biological science in understanding and managing endodontic disease
• Includes contributions from the leading researchers and educators in the field

Contents

Preface to First Edition

Preface to Second Edition

1. Microbiological Perspectives in the 21st Century
   William Wade
2. Epidemiology and Global impact of Endodontic Infections
   Dag �rstavik
3. Microbiology of Caries and Dentinal Tubule Infection
   Robert Love and Anne Tanner
4. Culture-based Analysis of Endodontic Infections
   Gunnar Dahlen
5. Molecular Analysis of Endodontic Infections
   Jose Siqueira and Isabella Rocas
6. Periapical Microbiology
   Brenda Gomes and Ericka Pinheiro
7. Virulence of Endodontic Bacterial Pathogens
   Christine Sedgley
8. Viruses in Endodontic Pathosis
   Mohamed Sabeti
9. Fungi in Endodontic Infections
   Bilge Hakan Sen and B. G�niz Baksi
10. Facial Space Infections Secondary to Endodontic Pathosis
    Robert Ord and Jaime Brahim
11. Endodontic Infections and Pain
    Anibal Diogenes and Ken Hargreaves
12. Systemic Antibiotics in Endodontic Infections
    Ashraf Fouad
13. Topical Antimicrobials in Endodontic Therapy
    Anil Kishen
14. Endodontic Infections in Incompletely Developed Teeth
    George Huang, Louis Lin and Domennico Ricucci
15. The Prognosis of Treatment of Endodontic Infections
    Shimon Friedman
16. Endodontic Infections and Systemic Disease
    Ashraf Fouad

Author Information

Ashraf Fouad, DDS, MS, is Freedland Distinguished Professor and Chair in the Department of Endodontics at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.

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