Endodontic case selection: to treat or to refer.
Endodontic treatment in the United States is delivered primarily by general dentists. A dilemma often arises as to which cases should be treated and which should be referred for specialty care. The case selection system described here rates endodontic cases so that practitioners can assess those cases they are best qualified to treat.
Rosenberg
R J
RJ
University of California School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, San Francisco.
Goodis
H E
HE
D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000592:standards; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006801:Humans; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000592:standards; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000592:standards*