Book Review

  • Priyanaka Jain
Springer; 2018 price £109.99 pp. 292 ISBN: 978-3-319-60996-6 | ISBN: 978-3-319-60996-6

This is the first edition of an endodontic textbook that focuses on the complications encountered by clinicians during endodontic treatment. It provides current evidence and guidance on the prevention and management of these complications. The editor Priyanka Jain, a specialist endodontist, offers her knowledge in the field of endodontics to provide a clear guide to practitioners aiming to provide quality endodontic treatment.

The book consists of a collaboration of international authors who summarise all aspects of the complications that may occur during endodontic treatment and explain how to rectify these errors should they occur. It is rich with quality clinical photographs, radiographs, diagrams and cone beam CT images which help to support and elaborate on the topics discussed. Case studies and abstracts are used and each chapter presents its own topic, with a fluid transition from one chapter to the next. Each chapter is divided into subsections with clear and concise information presented in a systematic manner, ending with a conclusion to synopsise the information. The book is heavily evidence-based with each chapter ending with a full list of references.

The book is divided into three parts. It begins by looking at accurate diagnosis of endodontic issues and treatment planning as common problems encountered by clinicians in practice stem from misdiagnosis. This section also addresses issues associated with local anaesthesia. The second part of the book contemplates complications of endodontic treatment during the procedure such as access and instrument-related complications, as well as complications due to the root canal filling procedure. The concluding section of the book explores an array of miscellaneous complications associated with endodontic treatment. These include medicaments used during treatment, complications of endodontic surgery and endodontic-periodontal relationship to name a few. Each section elaborates on the management of these complications, leaving the reader with clear evidence-based knowledge that can be used in practice.

In conclusion, this book's clear and systematic approach leads me to believe it suitable and useful to students and clinicians of all levels. The comprehensive review of the diagnosis, prevention and management of endodontic complications, with ample referencing is valuable to students completing exams and clinicians performing and wishing to improve their endodontic treatment outcomes.