Treatment Planning Flashcards
1
Q
How do you Initially Treat a Patient?
A
History Taking - main complaint
Past Dental History
Social History
Medical History
Examination - charting and all the general exam
Vitality Tests
Diagnosis
2
Q
What are the 4 Treatment Plans to do for a Patient
A
- Emergency - pain relief/restoring function
- Stabilisation
- Corrective Therapy
- Reconstruction
3
Q
Describe Stabilisation (5)
A
- remove unrestorable teeth
- stabilise active caries
- endodontic treatment
- temporary dentures
- preventative advice
PFS, OHI, smoking cessation, modified bass tech, removal of PRF, diet advice
4
Q
When do you Move on from Stabilisation onto Corrective Therapy?
A
- patient is motivated
- high PFS
- recall - 3month-24month
5
Q
Describe Corrective Therapy
A
- advanced periodontal care
- permanent restorations
6
Q
Describe Reconstruction
A
- long term plan for restoring
- addressing functional/aesthetic concerns
7
Q
What Must you Consider in Reconstruction?
A
- cost
- patient availability
- referrals
- long time maintenance
