The American Association of Endodontists and European Society of Endodontology Special Committee to Update Diagnostic Terminology are requesting comments on the proposed diagnostic terminology (Pulpal and Periapical).

Please use the form below to submit your comments.
Section 1: Respondent Information

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* First Name:

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* Last Name:

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* Name of Professional Organization you are providing feedback on behalf of (if applicable) e.g., American Association of Endodontists, International Association of Dental Traumatology, International Association for Dental Research:

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* Are these comments submitted on behalf of your organization?

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* Stakeholder Type (check main employment):

Please refer to the following documents when commenting:
  • Pulpal Diagnostic Table
  • Periapical Diagnostic Table
Please utilize the template below to submit any specific structured comments you wish to share with the committee:
Section 2: Comment Submission
Structured Comment #1

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* Select Name of Table:

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* Diagnostic Term:

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* Agreement:

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* Suggested Revision (if any):

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* Select Name of Table:

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* Diagnostic Term:

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* Agreement:

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Section 3: Additional Requested Feedback

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* Please share any overarching observations on the terminology framework, definitions or clinical utility:

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* Please rate the new classification on a scale of 1 – 5, where 1 = too complex; requires simplification and 5 = exceptionally simple and practical.

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* Please share any additional comments to support your rating:

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* Please indicate what aspects are most useful:

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* Please indicate what aspects could be improved:

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* Please comment on whether there should be a separate category for “Localized apical periodontitis with sinus tract”:

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* Please provide your input on utilization of the term “symptom” in diagnosis, and the definition stated at the foot of both tables:

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* Should a tooth that is tender to a percussion test in a patient who does not report any symptoms have a diagnosis of "Asymptomatic apical periodontitis" or "Symptomatic apical periodontitis"? Please select one:

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* Please add any additional comments to support your response:

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* Should there be a separate category for "Pulp necrosis secondary to trauma" if the pulp necrosis occurred as a result of luxation, extrusion, or intrusion, vs. fractured tooth structure?

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* Please add any additional comments to support your response:

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* Does the new proposed classification address any potential limitations of the previous classification?

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Section 4: Consent and Acknowledgment

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* I acknowledge that my comments may be summarized or published anonymously in a public report of stakeholder feedback.

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* I understand that submission does not guarantee revision or adoption of suggestions.

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* I have reviewed the draft terminology and related documentation in full.

Public Testimony Opportunities
You may also register to provide oral testimony at one of the following hearings:
  • Virtual Hearing (Fall/Winter 2025/2026 – details forthcoming)
  • ESE Annual Meeting 2025 (Paris, September 3–6, 2025)
  • AAE Annual Meeting 2026 (Salt Lake City, April 15–18, 2026)

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* I plan to attend to provide in-person testimony at:

Next Steps
All stakeholder input will be reviewed by the Special Committee for consensus determination. Final terminology will be subject to a vote by the AAE and ESE Boards and shared broadly with the dental community.

For questions, contact Ms. Trina Andresen Coe at tandresen@aae.org.

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