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Guided Endodontics: Three-Dimensional Planning and Template-Aided Preparation of Endodontic Access Cavities
Published on: May 24, 2022
What is new in the 2023 European Society of Endodontology S3-level clinical practice guidelines?
Felipe Immich1, Elisabetta Cotti2, Chiara Pirani3
1Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPEL), Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Background:
The European Society of Endodontology published in 2023, the S3-level clinical practice guidelines, which supersede the Quality Guidelines for Endodontic Treatment published in 2006.
Objectives:
This review aims to summarize and compare the above guidelines to support their dissemination.
Method:
A narrative synthesis of the main differences alongside tabulation according to the main themes.
Results:
Three tables were prepared according to the following themes: diagnosis of pulpal and apical condition; treatment of pulpitis; and treatment of nonvital pulp and apical periodontitis.
Conclusions:
A compared and simplified message regarding the most recent clinical practice guidelines has been prepared.
Registration:
Not applicable as a narrative review.
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