Pitt Ford's Problem-Based Learning in Endodontology

Combining the theory and practice of endodontology, this book uses a problem-based approach to allow readers to apply their existing knowledge to a range of clinical scenarios, as well as to gain new knowledge and confidence in the field. Aimed at dental students, those working towards specialisation in dentistry and clinicians, the book encourages readers to transfer knowledge and diagnostic skills from one problem to another and improve their self-directed learning and reflective skills.Pitt Ford’s Problem-based Learning in Endodontology includes a wealth of cases that span topics such as the maintenance of a vital pulp, root canal treatment, surgical endodontics and trauma. Each case is accompanied by full colour photographs and radiographs that illustrate the key stages in diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment and prognosis. In addition, the detailed commentary provides information on viable alternative treatment strategies, rationale for the treatment described, evaluation of the current evidence for and against the course of treatment and finally the prognosis.KEY FEATURESClinically relevant to every day practice and thoroughly grounded in scientific evidence Uses a problem-based approach to help readers solve problems for themselves Contains clinical cases spanning a wide range of topics Richly illustrated in full colour throughout with high quality photos and radiographs Written by an international list of contributors

About the Author

Shanon Patel is a specialist in endodontics; his time is divided between working in specialist referral practice in London, and teaching in the Endodontic Postgraduate Unit at King's College London Dental Institute where he is involved in the training of future specialists. He has published over 20 papers in peer reviewed scientific journals, written 2 book chapters, co-authored the textbook Principles of Endodontics and is completing a PhD assessing the applications of Cone Beam CT in endodontics.

Henry F Duncan is a lecturer and consultant in endodontics at Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin coordinating teaching, clinical delivery of treatment and research in endodontics. He has published extensively and is currently undergoing a PhD assessing the influence of epigenetics and bio-inductive materials on vital pulp treatment.