Standardized Protocol for Endodontic Treatment (Iraqi Endodontic Society)

Abstract

Endodontology is concerned with the study of the form, function and health of, injuries to and diseases of the dental pulp and periradicular region, their prevention and treatment; the principle disease being apical periodontitis, caused by infection (European Society of Endodontology 2006). Endodontic treatment involves procedures that are designed to preserve the health of all or part of the dental pulp. When the dental pulp is diseased or injured, treatment is targeted to maintaining normal periradicular tissues by creating a favorable biological environment to facilitate the healing process of the diseased periradicular tissue (European society of endodontology 2001).