The Periodontic-Endodontic Interface

This book equips dental care providers with a thorough understanding of the Periodontic-Endodontic Interface. It discusses embryonic development of the tooth, oral health and pathology, as well as the diagnosis and management of periodontal disease and endodontic disease, occurring both separately and together. Evidence-based information is given on Periodontal and Endodontic pathogens, lesions, and infections with various manifestations. The clear and easy-to-read text is complemented by numerous high-quality photographs and tables to assist understanding as well as helping with identification of management solutions. The book is valuable resource for all dental practitioners with an interest in endodontics, periodontics, restorative dentistry, and for higher-level students.

Dr Shiyana Eliyas BDS, MFDS, MRD, FDS (Rest Dent), PhD

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry

St George's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT, UK

Dr Eliyas is a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at St George's University Hospital Foundation Trust. Following graduation from King's College London in 2002, she gained experience in a variety of environments including teaching hospitals, district general hospitals, as well as National Health and Private practice. Dr Eliyas has undertaken Specialty Training in Restorative Dentistry at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and completed a Head and Neck Oral Rehabilitation Fellowship in Manchester and Liverpool Dental Hospitals. She completed a Doctorate on the feasibility of measuring the quality of post-graduate education in endodonticsin primary care using outcomes of endodontic treatment and mixed methods research, has published widely and is President Elect for the British Society of Prosthodontics.

Dr Eliyas clinical interests lies in the management of complex restorative dental problems including endodontic, periodontal and prosthodontic issues as well as the management of peri-implant disease. Her current post involves managing these complex restorative problems in high priority patients including head and neck cancer patients, those who have suffered major dento-alveolar trauma and those with dental developmental disorders.