Module 5 Flashcards
A professional treatment category involving routine oral exams and x-rays to determine the existence of oral disease and evaluate the condition of the patient’s mouth
Diagnostic
A professional treatment category involving procedures to preserve and maintain dental health including cleaning, space maintainers, topical fluoride applications, etc.
Preventive
A professional treatment category involving procedures for the repair and reconstruction of natural teeth
Restorative
A professional treatment category involving treatment of dental pulp disease and therapy such as root canals
Endodontics
A professional treatment category involving the treatment of gums and other supporting structures of the teeth
Periodontics
A professional treatment category involving tooth extractions and other surgeries of the mouth or jaw
Oral surgery
A professional treatment category involving construction, repair, and replacement of missing teeth, including fixed prostheses such as onlays, crowns, bridges, and dentures
Prosthodontics
A professional treatment category involving correction of malocclusion and abnormal tooth position
Orthodontics
A professional treatment category involving the treatment of children without permanent teeth
Pedodontics
A professional treatment category involving the use of implants and related services to replace missing teeth
Implantology
A dental procedure that works to minimize pain
Palliative treatment
A type of dental plan that pays a fixed allowance for each procedure and may have a deductible
Scheduled plan
A type of dental plan that covers some percentage of the usual and customary charges for a service or treatment
Non-scheduled plan
A type of dental plan that seeks to provide a balance between the emphasis on preventive care and cost control
Combination plan
A type of dental program that works to promote sound dental hygiene by increasing reimbursement levels and encouraging regular dental visits
Incentive plan
