Introduction

Question 1

For most endodontic diagnosis, what does one need to perform?

Answer 1

clinical examination and clinical testing

Question 2

What is the objective of endodontic diagnosis?

Answer 2

to determine the etiology of the CC and confirm that it is of endodontic origin

Question 3

LEO

Answer 3

lesion of endodontic origin

Question 4

What are the two most important principles to be learned in this course?

Answer 4

diagnosis and case selection (want to make sure case is within realm of abilities)

Question 5

AAE? Reliable?

Answer 5

• American Association of Endodontists
• yes, this organization is reliable and recognized by the ADA

Question 6

AES? Reliable?

Answer 6

• American Endodontic Society
• no, this organization is not recognized by the ADA
• not affiliated with recognized graduate programs
• questionable standards of care

Question 7

What is the Focal Infection Theory (FIT)? Why is this viewed as false?

Answer 7

• the notion that a local infection affecting a small area of the body can lead to subsequent infections and/or symptoms in other parts of the body
• establishes RCT teeth as source of infections and seeks removal of RCT tooth as cure (often for many unrelated diseases)
• remains UNPROVEN

Question 8

SOAP acronym meanings

Answer 8

S: subjective (what the patient tells you)
O: objective (what you observe to be true) (ex. pulp tests)
A: assessment (diagnosis) (must relate to CC, need pulpal Dx and periradicular Dx)
P: plan or procedure