ENCHIRIDION OF MAXILLARY MOLAR

"Molar endodontics is an extensive and complex subject. The treatment of molar teeth has deservedly taken a position of elevated importance in recent years. No longer are the molar teeth a target for extraction forceps, but are more often nowadays a target for crowns".Endodontology is concerned with the study of the form, function and health of, injuries to and diseases of the dental pulp and peri radicular region, their prevention and treatment; the principal disease being apical periodontitis, caused by infection. The aetiology and diagnosis of dental pain and diseases are integral parts of endodontic practice. The scope of the special area of dental practice known as endodontics. Endodontic treatment encompasses procedures that are designed to maintain the health of all or part of the dental pulp. When the dental pulp is diseased or injured, treatment is aimed at preserving normal peri radicular tissues. When apical periodontitis has occurred, treatment is aimed at restoring the peri radicular tissues to health: this is usually carried out by root canal treatment, occasionally in combination with surgical endodontics.

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Dr. Munish Goel, alumni of prestigious KGMU, Lucknow is currently working as a Professor and Head of Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at Himachal Dental College, Sundernagar. He is a well renowned clinician as well as an excellent academician. He has several academic publications in national and international journals.