Dental caries remains the most prevalent chronic disease in both children and adults, even though it is largely preventable. The prevalence of caries among preschool children is approximately 40-70% . This rate increases steadily with age. It not only causes damage to the tooth, but is also responsible for several morbid conditions of the oral cavity like increase in tooth loss before time, malocclusion etc . It interferes with self-esteem, daily routine activities, normal nutrition intake and affects the overall quality of life. Early detection and diagnosis play a major role in halting...

Proper diagnosis, thorough debridement, shaping and three-dimensional filling of the root canal system is essential for a successful root canal therapy. Aiming for this ideal should be the goal of every endodontic professional. research results have revealed the inadequacy of the traditional method of canal debridement such as hand instrumentation. The addition of ultrasonics has been the single technological breakthrough that has vast clinical application spanning from Non-surgical treatment and retreatment to surgical Endodontics. This book provides an insight into the use of ultrasound in...