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<p>Pulpal and periradicular diagnosis<br>Captain Scott B. McClanahan, DC, USN, Captain Gary G. Goodell, DC, USN, and Commander Patricia A. Tordik, DC, USN<br><br>Purpose<br>In the fall of 2003, a new Glossary of Endodontic Terms was published by the American Association of Endodontists. The purpose of this Clinical Update is to inform clinicians of the revised terminology for endodontic diagnoses.<br><br>The significant changes are primarily in the classification of abscesses. Notably, the diagnosis Phoenix Abcess has been eliminated and the term is now considered historical.<br><br>It is critically important to have standard diagnostic terminology because of the wide variety of training backgrounds of military dental officers and contract dentists. Standardization of terms will improve communication between all clinicians.
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<br>Subjects: endodontics</div>
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U.S. Navy. Naval Postgraduate Dental School</div>
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