# AAE EndoCase — Case Difficulty Assessment

> Endodontic case difficulty assessment tool for dental professionals and students. (iPhone/iPad app by American Association of Endodontists.)

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- Developer: [American Association of Endodontists](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416746456)
- Category: Reference, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-03-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aae-endocase/id1469122516/reviews.md

## What is AAE EndoCase?

The purpose of the application is to help endodontists, residents, dentists and dental students to quickly assess the difficulty of an endodontic case – whether that is to pick a case that is within their abilities, a case that is appropriately challenging, or find a case suitable for their Board of Endodontics application.  There is also an abridged criteria to help clinicians who feel the original criteria is overly detailed.

If the user finds the case beyond their ability, they may choose to refer the case. An automatic referral letter can be generated and printed with the details of the referral. The user can choose to take photos with their phone. This is useful if photos of radiographs or clinical appearances are desired.

• The patient will be able to understand that their case is difficult and that an endodontist would be the ideal provider of care.
• The endodontist can consider an appropriately timed appointment based upon the difficulty.
LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY
Like our Case Difficulty Assessment Form, the app distinguishes between Minimal, Moderate and High Difficulty.
Review your assessment of each case to determine the level of difficulty. If the level of difficulty exceeds your experience and comfort, you might consider referral to an endodontist.

Scores
Those items listed in the Minimal Difficulty category are assigned a point value of 1. 
Those items listed in the Moderate Difficulty category are assigned a point value of 2. 
Those items listed in the High Difficulty category are assigned a point value of 5. 

The following score ranges are recommended in making the decision whether to treat or refer: 

• Less than 21 points: Dental student may treat—level of faculty supervision should be tailored to the student’s level of experience. 
• 21 – 40 points: An experienced and skilled dental student may treat with very close supervision by an endodontist, or the case referred to a graduate student or endodontist. 
• Above 40 points: The case should not be treated by a predoctoral dental student. The patient should be referred to a graduate student or endodontist. 

The assignment of an objective “point score” will hopefully assist the dental student in critically evaluating the difficulty associated with treating each patient, assist him/her in making a treatment decision that will be in the patient’s best interests, as well as enhance the student’s educational experience.

Should you have any questions or comments, please email communications@aae.org.

## Key features

- Case difficulty assessment
- Scoring system for treatment decisions
- Referral letter generation
- Photo capture for case documentation
- Abridged criteria option
- Distinguishes minimal, moderate, and high difficulty


## Frequently asked questions about AAE EndoCase

### What is AAE EndoCase used for?

AAE EndoCase is used by endodontists, residents, dentists, and dental students to quickly assess the difficulty of an endodontic case. It helps in deciding whether to treat a case, if it's appropriately challenging, or if it's suitable for board applications.

### How does AAE EndoCase determine case difficulty?

The app uses a scoring system where items are assigned point values (1 for Minimal, 2 for Moderate, 5 for High Difficulty). Recommended score ranges are provided to guide decisions on whether a dental student should treat or refer a case.

### Can AAE EndoCase generate referral letters?

Yes, if a user finds a case beyond their ability, they can choose to refer it. The app can automatically generate and print a referral letter with the necessary case details.

### Does AAE EndoCase allow for photo capture?

Yes, users can take photos directly within the app. This feature is useful for documenting radiographs or clinical appearances related to the endodontic case.

### What are the different levels of difficulty in AAE EndoCase?

AAE EndoCase distinguishes between three levels of difficulty: Minimal, Moderate, and High. Each level is associated with specific criteria and point values to aid in assessment.

### Is AAE EndoCase available on multiple devices?

Yes, AAE EndoCase is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for a range of Apple users in the dental field.

### How often is AAE EndoCase updated?

The app was last updated on October 13, 2022, with version 2.2. This indicates regular maintenance and potential for future feature additions or improvements.

### Does AAE EndoCase have ads?

No, AAE EndoCase is ad-free. As it is a free application without advertisements, users can focus on case assessment without interruptions.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.2 — 2022-10-13

A notifications feature has been added to notify users of AAE EndoCase of updates from the AAE.

### 2.1 — 2022-08-13

The menu page highlights multiple resources from the American Association of Endodontists

### 1.0 — 2020-03-02

No release notes.

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