treatment plan Flashcards
what is a treatment plan?
a detailed plan with information about:
- patient’s disease
- goal of treatment
- treatment options
- possible side effects
- expected length of treatment and likelihood of success
(- cost)
(- follow-up care)
why do we need a treatment plan?
- easy to follow
- medicolegally
consent
costs
what does a history include?
C/O: Main Complaint
HPC: History of Presenting Complaint
DH: Dental History
MH: Medical History
SH: Social History
FH: Family History
how should history of presenting complaint be taken?
S site
O onset
C character
R radiates
A associated symptoms
T time
E exacerbating/relieving factors
S severity
why do dentists tap patients teeth?
to test if the ligaments are holding the tooth in place
what does a dental examination include?
Starts when collecting patient from waiting room
- mobility
- pallor
- breathing
- weight
Extra- Oral Examination
- swelling
- symmetry
- TMJ
- lymph nodes
- mouth opening
- lips and corners of the mouth
Intra-Oral Examination
- soft tissues
- hard palate
Basic Periodontal Examination
Dental Charting
what are possible special tests?
Study models
Radiographs
Photographs
Pulp testing
Diet Diary
Sensitivity tests (ethyl chloride/electric pulp/warm gutta)
Periodontal pocket chart
Biopsy
what does a sensitivity test show?
health of the pulp
when is a provisional diagnosis made?
after HPO and int/extra oral examination
before any special tests
what would be examples of potential diagnosis’?
Caries
Gingivitis
Periodontal Disease
Apical Periodontitis
Toothwear
what could be the underlying problems which have caused the diseases?
Poor aesthetics
Missing teeth
Loose dentures
Fractured restoration
what is maintenance?
how often do we want to see the patient again?
(often determined by periodontal health)
can there be more than one treatment plan?
yes
