treatment planning Flashcards
what are we aiming for with treatment planning
we are aiming to address those problems
and we can make the dentition functional and aesthetically pleasing
what makes a good treamtment plan
logical
the more info you have form the exam- accurate diagnosis
can we deliver in the timing
can we deliver in the skills i have
take into account patient preference- timing and costs
followed carefully and only changed after discussion
how to we form a diagnosis
by history taking
examinations-EO,IO
special tests-vitality and x rays
what can we form from the diagnosis
prognosis and speak to the patient
after speaking to the patient we can form a
treatment plan
what does C/O mean
complaining of- eg pain aesthetics function or factors
what does HPC mean
history of presenting complaint
what can history of presenting complaint contain
site radiation onset character radiation timing associated factors exacerbating/relieving factors severity
what is the HPC of reversible pulpitis
site:localised
onset:set off by stimulus
character:sharp
radiation:none
timing:short
exacerbating/relieving factors:removal of stimulus
severity:mild to moderate severity
what is the HPC of irreversible pulpitis:
site: not well localised
onset: spontaneous
PDH
past dental history
what does past dental history include
attendance
previous dental treatment
LA
oral hygiene regime
how can we tell if someone is a low risk for dental caries
regular visits to the dentist
they brush twice a day with floss
they use fluoride toothpaste
and they use interdental aids
how do we tell if someones medium risk for caries
irregular dental visits
might forget to brush x2
irregular use of floss or aids
how do we tell if someones a high risk for caries
infrequent visits
hardly brushes
no use of interdental brushes
what does social history contain
smoking- current status and history of smoking or alternatives such as vaping alcohol diet personal habits grinding teeth stress occupation availability to attend
how long does it take for the body to get to pre smoking health
around 10 years
how much of a higher risk can you have of getting oral cancer when you smoke and drink
x40
why might people get erosion
due to excess acid found in alcohol
what do we ask about relating to the diet
sugar- type and amount
acid
frequency