Includes bibliographical references and index.

The life of a tooth (development, function, defence, pulpal inflammation, necrosis and sequelae) -- Diagnosis and treatment planning -- Preserving pulp vitality -- Trauma -- Toot canal preparation -- Obturation of root canals -- Treatment outcomes -- Dealing with failure -- Clinical, practical aspects -- Diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of patient care -- Preserving pulp vitality -- Management of trauma -- Root canal preparation (with a guide to criterion-based self assessment) -- Obturation of root canals -- Treatment outcomes -- Dealing with failure -- Self assessment -- Self-assessment (clinical scenarios, based on each preceding chapter, asking questions that explore understanding suggested answers are provided).

All age.