Treatment Planning Options

Complex dental cases don’t always require extraction—many compromised teeth can still be preserved through today’s advanced endodontic techniques. The Treatment Options for the Compromised Tooth: A Decision Guide created by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) provides valuable insight for evaluating a wide range of clinical situations.

This resource outlines:

• Real case examples supported by radiographs and clinical images

• Key clinical factors to consider during diagnosis and planning

• Prognostic guidance to help determine the most successful treatment path

General dentists who regularly reference the Guide find it an invaluable tool. As Mark Mensh, D.M.D., of Mays Landing, N.J. shared, the resource “offers countless examples of successful endodontic outcomes, which makes it easier to work collaboratively with my endodontist and to explain more complex cases to my patients.”

Before recommending the removal of a natural tooth, the Guide encourages clinicians to explore all viable endodontic solutions. Working closely with your endodontic partner ensures treatment plans are designed to preserve natural dentition whenever possible. Endodontists and general dentists form a unified team dedicated to delivering the highest standard of patient care.

Download the NEW edition of Treatment Options for the Compromised Tooth: A Decision Guide (PDF File, 3 MB)