Problem Solving in Endodontics: Prevention, Identification, and Management

Gutmann DDS CertEndo PhD FACD FICD FADI FAHD Dip ABE IBE FDSRCSEd, James L.; Dumsha MS DDS, Thom C.; Lovdahl DDS MSD FACD FADI, Paul E.; Hovland DDS MEd MBA FACD FICD, Eric J.

ISBN 10: 0815140444 / ISBN 13: 9780815140443

Published by Mosby, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Problem Solving in Endodontics: Prevention, Identification, and Management
• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0815140444
• ISBN 13: 9780815140443
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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 problems

Includes practical everyday type cases

Details new and contemporary concepts in the problem-solving management of dental trauma

About the Author

Dr. James L. Gutmann received his DDS in 1970 from Marquette University School of Dentistry and his Certificate of Advanced Specialty Training in Endodontics from the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry. After serving two years in the military at Ft. Lee Virginia, he spent one year in full-time private endodontic practice in Springfield Massachusetts. He entered academia as an Assistant Professor of Endodontics at the Medical College of Virginia in 1975. Dr. Gutmann is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and serves as Editor of the Journal of the History of Dentistry. He served as President of the American Association of Endodontists from 2000-2001 and holds honorary memberships in dental societies in Colombia, Lebanon, Greece, Costa Rica, Mexico, Thailand and South Africa, in addition to memberships in Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Honorary Fraternity, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honorary Fraternity and Delta Sigma Delta International Dental Fraternity. He has presented over 850 lectures, papers, and continuing education courses in the United States and over 50 countries on six continents. Additionally, he has authored or co-authored over 375 articles in both dental journals and texts that address scientific, research, educational, and clinical topics.