Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp 10/e

The definitive endodontics reference, Cohen’s Pathways of the Pulp is known for its comprehensive coverage of leading-edge information, materials, and techniques. It examines all aspects of endodontic care, from preparing the clinician and patient for endodontic treatment to the role the endodontist can play in the treatment of traumatic injuries and to the procedures used in the treatment of pediatric and older patients. Not only does Hargreaves and Cohen’s 10th edition add five chapters on hot new topics, it now includes online access! As an Expert Consult title, Cohen’s Pathways of the Pulp lets you search the entire contents of the book on your computer, and includes five online chapters not available in the printed text, plus videos, a searchable image collection, and more. For evidence-based endodontics research and treatment, this is your one-stop resource!

New to this edition

* Online access to the complete, fully searchable contents of the book makes it easy to find clinical answers quickly.
* Five chapters are available online only: Understanding and Managing the Fearful Dental Patient, The Law and Dental Technology: Focus on Endodontics, Digital Technologies in Endodontic Practice, CBCT for Endodontics, and Endodontic Practice Management.
* Updates address the latest developments in the field.
* Videos and animations demonstrate key procedures, such as palpation of the masseter muscle, introsseous anesthesia with the X-tip™ system, dentin hypersensitivity, indirect ultrasound, palpation of the temporomandibular joint, ultrasonic settling, and more.
* An online image library includes all of the book’s images, organized by chapter, in a user-friendly format - allowing you to search for what you want and then save images into a virtual "Light Box" or straight into a PowerPoint presentation.
* NEW Pathobiology of the Periapex chapter covers apical periodontitis and infection, asymptomatic apical periodontitis (apical granuloma), infection apical periodontitis and systemic diseases, wound healing of apical periodontitis, and much more.
* NEW Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth chapter covers topics such as the special features of endodontically treated teeth, restorative materials, pretreatment evaluation and treatment strategy, and a variety of clinical procedures including direct composite restorations, veneers, amalgam core, composite core and white post, and more.
* NEW Regenerative Endodontics chapter.
* NEW CBCT for Endodontics chapter.
* NEW Endodontic Practice Management chapter.
* A drug database - powered by Gold Standard - lets you access drug information by indications, contraindications, and adverse reactions.
* A Challenge lets you assess your understanding with multiple-choice questions based on chapter-specific discussions or case scenarios, including answers and rationales.
* A glossary defines evidence-based terms, as provided by The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.

Author Info
By Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, FACD, Professor and Chair, Department of Endodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, USA; President's Council Endowed Chair in Research and Stephen Cohen, MA, DDS, FICD, FACD, Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics, Clinical Professor of Endodontics, University of California School of Dentistry; Clinical Professor (Adjunct), Department of Endodontics, University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA

Table of Contents:

Part 1: The Core Science of Endodontics

1. Diagnosis

2. Management of Endodontic Emergencies

3. Diagnosis of Non-odontogenic Toothache

4. Case Selection and Treatment Planning

5. Preparation for Treatment

6. Armamentarium and Sterilization

7. Tooth Morphology and Access Cavity Preparation

8. Instruments, Materials, and Devices

9. Cleaning and Shaping of the Root Canal System

10. Obturation of the Cleaned and Shaped Root Canal System

11. Endodontic Records and Legal Responsibilities

Part 2: The Advanced Science of Endodontics

12. Structure and Functions of the Dentin-Pulp Complex

13. Pulpal Reactions to Caries and Dental Procedures

14. Pathobiology of the Periapex NEW!

15. Microbiology and Treatment of Endodontic Infections

Part 3: Related Clinical Topics

16. Regenerative Endodontics NEW!

17. The Role of Endodontics after Dental Traumatic Injuries

18. Endodontic and Periodontal Interrelationships

19. Endodontic Pharmacology

20. Local Anesthesia in Endodontics

21. Periradicular Surgery

22. Restoration of the Endodontically Treated Tooth NEW!

23. Pediatric Endodontics: Endodontic Treatment for the Primary and Young Permanent Dentition

24. Effects of Age and Systemic Health on Endodontics

25. Non-Surgical Retreatment

Expert Consult Chapters (online only)

26. Understanding and Managing the Fearful Dental Patient

27. The Law and Dental Technology: Focus on Endodontics

28. Digital Technology in Endodontic Practice

29. CBCT for Endodontics NEW!

30. Endodontic Practice Management NEW!