Lecture 1

Question 1

general definiition of tx planning

Answer 1

an organized approach to patient therapy

Question 2

if we are not doing comperehensive tx plannign then what are we doing

Answer 2

reactive tx

Question 3

general defintion / what encompasses comprehensive tx planning?

Answer 3

resolving all of the dental problems the patient presents with in a logical, sequential fashion, where benefits of the proposed tx outweigh the risks

Question 4

general for why tx plan

Answer 4

give vision

legal reasons- discuss the options and alterntive options with patient - get the consent

provide dental team with guidance / information

Question 5

three things that funnel into the tx plan

Answer 5

1. prognosis
2. patient factors
3. provider factors

Question 6

general list of what encompasses the assessment phase

Answer 6

1. interview - medical, dental, and social history
2. hard and soft tissue examination
3. radiographs
4. occlusion
5. what are the problems
6. what caused them - relationships
7. consultations - for the purpose of obtaining information

Question 7

steps in treatment planning

Answer 7

1. interview
2. medical and dental history
3. examination and data collection
4. analysis and diagnosis
5. solution and prognosis
6. plan development
7. patient consent
8. execution of the plan

Question 8

risk factors are associated with what step in tx planning

Answer 8

the analysis and diagnosis

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Question 9

problem list associated with what step

Answer 9

analysis and diagnosis

Question 10

ways we can determine the best solution?

Answer 10

1. predictable solutions
2. experience
3. literature / education
4. mentorship

these must occur BEFORE treatment begins

Question 11

predictable therapy means

Answer 11

doing those things that will maximize your ability to be successful

Question 12

main definitions of stabalization

Answer 12

treatments to stop the progression of disease

treatments that are foundations for definitive care

Question 13

Fibonaccuia number?

Answer 13

portion of width to length 62-78% – ‘golden proprtions’

Question 14

Root canal post and core and crown which are stabilizatin?

Answer 14

CROWN – only part that is defintive

Question 15

informed consent is not just a legal obligation …

Answer 15

1. it is a patients RIGHT
2. it is good patient EDUCATION
3. builds trust in the doctor / patient RELATIONSHIP

Question 16

Consent requires we answer what questions?

Answer 16

1. what specific problems do I have?
2. what treatment options are availabel?
3. what results can I expect from each option?
4. what happens if no treatment is performed?
5. what is my risk for ongoing or new disease?

Question 17

first two components of sequencing usually

Answer 17

1. emergency / urgent care / chief complaint

2. strategic teeth / strategic arch

Question 18

strategic teeth / strategic arch

Answer 18

canines
first molar
- supportive

lower = strategic

Question 19

after urgent care / chief complaint then what? *

3-8

Answer 19

3. teeth / problems deemed severe
4. caries control – stop progression (does not have to be made with defintive tx like crown right away)
5. periodontal disease
6. remove hopeless teeth
7. stabalize occlusion / maintian/ create vertical stops
8. defintitive / end therapies

Question 20

what encompases evaluation of rendered care and maintenance

Answer 20

How well did I do at achieving the goals set?

How will I keep the patient out of future trouble?