Educational Materials
Comprehensive educational resources, AAE publications, and professional development materials for endodontic excellence.
Evidence-Based Case Assessment
Advances in the understanding of endodontic pathosis, aseptic technique, and principles of canal preparation and obturation have led to significantly increased and predictable healing rates for endodontic treatment - 95% and higher under ideal conditions.
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AAE Professional Resources
Endodontics: Colleagues for Excellence
Access the latest research and clinical insights from the American Association of Endodontists. These open-access publications provide evidence-based guidance for endodontic practice.
Root Resorption
Comprehensive review of root resorption types, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. Essential reading for understanding this complex endodontic challenge.
Cracked Teeth and Vertical Root Fractures
A new look at a growing problem. Updated approaches to diagnosis and treatment of cracked teeth and vertical root fractures.
Endodontics and Neurovascular Injury
Understanding and managing neurovascular complications in endodontic practice.
A New Look at the Endo-Restorative Interface
Modern perspectives on the critical relationship between endodontic treatment and restorative procedures.
Endodontics and Antibiotic Update
Current evidence-based guidelines for antibiotic use in endodontic practice.
Maxillary Sinusitis of Endodontic Origin
Diagnosis and management of maxillary sinusitis related to endodontic infections.
The Impact of Cone Beam Computed Tomography
A new era in diagnosis and treatment planning with CBCT technology in endodontics.
Management of Endodontic Emergencies
Pulpotomy versus pulpectomy - clinical decision making for emergency endodontic care.
Nonsurgical Retreatment
Clinical decision making for nonsurgical endodontic retreatment procedures.
Canal Preparation and Obturation
An updated view of the two pillars of nonsurgical endodontics.
The Dental Operating Microscope in Endodontics
Essential guide to microscope use in modern endodontic practice.
Treatment Planning: Retention vs Replacement
Retention of the natural dentition and the replacement of missing teeth.
A "3D" Approach for Treating Acute Pain
Comprehensive approach to managing acute endodontic pain.
Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries
Evidence-based protocols for managing dental trauma.
Standard of Practice in Contemporary Endodontics
Current standards and best practices in modern endodontic care.
Endodontic Diagnosis
Comprehensive guide to accurate endodontic diagnosis.
Regenerative Endodontics
Introduction to regenerative endodontic procedures and protocols.
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis
Understanding and managing bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Use and Abuse of Antibiotics
Evidence-based guidelines for appropriate antibiotic use in endodontic practice.
Cone Beam-Computed Tomography in Endodontics
Early insights into CBCT technology applications in endodontic diagnosis and treatment.
Root Canal Irrigants and Disinfectants
Comprehensive review of irrigation solutions and disinfection protocols.
Contemporary Endodontic Microsurgery
Modern techniques and protocols for endodontic surgical procedures.
Access Opening and Canal Location
Essential techniques for proper access cavity preparation and canal identification.
Taking the Pain out of Restorative Dentistry
Pain management strategies for restorative dentistry and endodontics.
Endodontic Case Difficulty Assessment and Referral
Guidelines for assessing case complexity and making appropriate referral decisions.
Coronal Leakage
Understanding and preventing coronal leakage in endodontically treated teeth.
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Endodontic Case Difficulty Assessment Article
PDF • 587KBThis newsletter discusses endodontic treatment planning, case assessment and referral from a specialist's perspective.
Download PDFReading List
PDF • 48KBA comprehensive list of references supporting the topic of case assessment and referral.
Download PDFAAE Case Difficulty Assessment Form and Guidelines
PDF • 411KBThe Assessment Form enables a practitioner to assign levels of difficulty to a particular case by assessing risk factors that may affect the outcome of treatment.
Download PDFEducator's Guide to Using the AAE Endodontic Case Difficulty Assessment Form
PDF • 44KBThis guide is designed to assist educators in teaching predoctoral dental students objective evaluation and decision-making skills in endodontics.
Download PDFForging Effective Alliances for Quality Patient Care
PDF • 127KBThis article discusses the value of effective referral relationships.
Download PDFEndodontic Competency White Paper
PDF • 200KBIdentifies the knowledge and skill that should provide a standard for all practitioners who diagnosis, treatment plan and perform endodontic treatment for their patients.
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