What is new in the 2023 European Society of Endodontology S3-level clinical practice guidelines?

Int Endod J. 2024 Aug;57(8):1059-1064. doi: 10.1111/iej.14067. Epub 2024 Mar 24.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Endodontics* / standards
  • Europe
  • Humans
  • Periapical Periodontitis / therapy
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Pulpitis / diagnosis
  • Pulpitis / therapy
  • Societies, Dental