title: Contemporary concepts in endodontics: 2003 and beyond.
abstract: Recent changes have made it possible to perform endodontic treatment more efficiently, with improved precision and greater patient acceptance. This article reviews these various concepts and highlights how endodontics now can be performed with enhanced abilities and clinical results.
authors.forename: Louis H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Berman
mesh_terms: D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D003738:Dental Cements; D003791:Dental Pulp Test; D004708:Endodontics / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000628:therapy; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D018915:Root Canal Preparation; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000639:trends*
chemical_list: D003738:Dental Cements; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants