Tough cases don’t have to mean extracted teeth—many endodontic treatments can save the natural tooth for a lifetime! The AAE Treatment Options for the Compromised Tooth: A Decision Guide helps you evaluate a variety of conditions using:
- Case examples with radiographs and clinical photographs
- Clinical considerations
- Guidance for successful outcomes based on prognosis
General dentists who previewed the Guide felt that it would help them confirm difficult decisions and would be especially helpful to new practitioners. Use the Guide to assess all possible endodontic treatment options before recommending extraction of the natural tooth.
Endodontists and dentists are partners in delivering optimal dental patient care. Consult with your endodontist partner to develop treatment plans that could save the natural dentition.
Tell the AAE how you’re using the Guide in treatment planning and with your dental colleagues. Your feedback will help us make future updates to this valuable clinical resource. Take a few minutes now to complete the survey. The AAE encourages feedback from endodontists and general dentists.
Download the new edition of Treatment Options for the Compromised Tooth: A Decision Guide (PDF File, 2.72 MB)
View Patient Information on Treatment Options for the Diseased Tooth
Download the Your Guide to Treatment Options for the Diseased Tooth brochure (PDF File, 401 KB)
AAE Members: Special information about the Guide can be viewed in the members only section of the website.