Treatment Planning Options
Treatment Planning Options
Even challenging dental cases do not always require extraction. In many situations, endodontic treatment can help preserve the natural tooth and maintain it for many years. The AAE Treatment Options for the Compromised Tooth: A Decision Guide provides valuable information to help evaluate different clinical situations and determine the most appropriate treatment approach.
The guide includes:
- Real-world case examples supported by radiographs and clinical photographs
- Important clinical considerations for treatment planning
- Recommendations and guidance aimed at achieving predictable treatment outcomes based on the tooth’s prognosis
General dentists who have incorporated the Treatment Options Guide into their practice find it to be a useful resource when managing complex cases. It provides examples of successful endodontic treatment and healing, while also helping dentists collaborate effectively with their endodontist partners when considering ways to preserve a patient’s natural teeth.
Before recommending extraction, use the Guide to carefully consider all appropriate endodontic treatment options. Working together with an endodontist can help dentists develop individualized treatment plans that prioritize saving the natural tooth whenever possible.
Endodontists and general dentists work together as partners to provide patients with comprehensive, high-quality dental care and the best possible treatment outcomes.