★ Developed by Dr. Raquel de Mello Gomes

Case Difficulty Tool

Endodontic Case Difficulty & Referral Aid

A quick decision aid for general dentists. Answer a few questions about a case and get an estimated difficulty level, with guidance on whether referral to an endodontist may benefit the patient.

This interactive version strictly follows the AAE Case Difficulty Assessment framework and is provided only as an illustrative example. For an official assessment, use the AAE Case Difficulty Assessment tools at aae.org.

For clinicians, as a guide only. This tool supports, but does not replace, professional clinical judgment, examination, and appropriate imaging. It is adapted from the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Endodontic Case Difficulty Assessment Form and reflects Dr. de Mello Gomes' clinical approach. It does not provide a diagnosis or a treatment plan for any individual patient.