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.
Keywords: apical periodontitis; clinical guidelines; dental pulp; endodontics; pulp disease.
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