The Root Canal Anatomy in Permanent Dentition
This book describes the most commonly methods used for the study of the internal anatomy of teeth and provides a complete review of the literature concerning the current state of research employing contemporary imaging tools such as micro-CT and CBCT
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The Root Canal Anatomy in Permanent Dentition
Marco A. Versiani • Bettina Basrani Manoel D. Sousa-Neto Editors
The Root Canal Anatomy in Permanent Dentition
Editors Marco A. Versiani University of São Paulo Ribeirão Preto Brazil
Bettina Basrani University of Toronto Toronto Canada
Manoel D. Sousa-Neto University of São Paulo Ribeirão Preto Brazil
ISBN 978-3-319-73443-9 ISBN 978-3-319-73444-6 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73444-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018942639 © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer International Publishing AG part of Springer Nature The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Born in 1452 in the Tuscan village of Vinci, Leonardo was not only a gifted artist but also one of the greatest geniuses who has ever lived. According to him, “practice must always be founded on sound theory, and to this perspective is the guide and the gateway; and without this nothing can be done well.” Obviously, this concept can be extended to innumerous human activities, including dental practice. In other words, essential practical and clinical experiences are very important for managing complex cases, but they cannot be a substitute for knowledge and theory. Dentistry was founded in empiricalbased research and clinical experience, which means that clinicians often use empirical reasoning to make diagnoses and treatment plans, based on thoughts and follow-up of cases over the years. For several decades, the understanding of the influence of canal anatomy on endodontic procedures was based on empiric observation rather than on rigorous experimentation. Consequently, several authors from the past have stated the impossi
