General dentists perform the vast majority of endodontic treatment in the United States each year. However, some teeth require specialty care due to complexities in their anatomy, position in the mouth, patient medical history, prior endodontic treatment, and so on. The American Association of Endodontists has several tools on their website to help dentists assess teeth prior to treatment and understand when to refer to their local endodontist. This helps both the dentist and the patient to make the correct decision on when to see an endodontist for specialty treatment.
AAE Case Difficulty Assessment Form and Guidelines
Forging Effective Alliances for Quality Patient Care
The AAE EndoCase App is a digital rendition of the Case Difficulty Assessment form making case selection more efficient, consistent, and easier to document:
Download EndoCase from the Apple iTunes Store and Google Play.