A new clinical resource guide from the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is aimed at helping practitioners save the natural tooth rather than extract it.
"Treatment Options for the Compromised Tooth: A Decision Guide" helps clinicians evaluate a patient's condition and develop a treatment plan to save the natural tooth, according to the organization.
The guide features case examples with radiographs of successful endodontic treatment in difficult cases and is designed to encourage general dentists to assess all possible endodontic treatment options before recommending extraction. It also aims to increase collaboration between general dentists and endodontists to work as partners to develop treatment plans that could save the natural tooth.
The guide compliments the association's Case Difficulty Assessment Form and will be used in predoctoral education programs throughout the U.S. to establish foundation knowledge in dental schools. It is available for free download or purchase from the AAE website.
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