Common Complications in Endodontics. Prevention and Management

This book, now in an extensively revised second edition, 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. New chapters discuss the endodontic-orthodontic relationship and its challenges, dento-legal considerations and possible complications in endodontic treatment. 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.

Dr Jain's credentials include a MSc in Public Health from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (UK), another MSc in health Care Management from University of Surrey, UK and a Master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from India. Her career spans over 24 years having worked in different countries such as India, UK, Qatar, USA (Washington DC), UAE (Dubai and Sharjah). She is currently based in Manila, Philippines since 2018 and is the Professor and Section Head, Department of Endodontics, National University College of Dentistry, Manila. She is also a project leader for a research on tobacco cessation counselling in collaboration with the Department of Health, Philippines. 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.