15. treatment plan Flashcards
what information does the treatment plan contain?
a patients disease
the goal of treatment
treatment options for the disease
possible side effects
expected length of treatment and likelihood of success
cost
what are the advantages of a treatment plan?
record keeping
consent
cost
what type of history should be taken before a treatment plan?
history of presenting complaint
dental history
medical history
social history
family history
what does SOCRATES stand for?
S = site
O = onset
C = character
R = radiates
A = associated symptoms
T = time/duration
E = exacerbating/reliving factors
S = severity
what are physical complicating factors for treatment?
mobility
access
breathing
weight
pallor
name 3 sensitivity tests?
electric pulp test
ethyl chloride
warm gutta percha
what is the purpose of a sensitivity test?
indirectly determine the state of plural health by assessing the reaction of the nerves within the dental pulp.
name 5 special investigations a dentist can do to help make a diagnosis?
diet diary
clinical photographs
periodontal pocket exam
study models
biopsy
how would you treat missing teeth?
- accept it
- removable denture
- bridge
- implant
how would a dentist identify the source/cause of the pain?
review diet
review oral hygiene
provide preventative advice
fluoride prescription?
what should you do if the tooth is not restorable and if the tooth is restorable?
no - plan for extraction
yes:
- direct restoration
- plural involvement?
- indirect restoration
what should happen in a re-evaluation after treatment?
check if treatment was successful
is more treatment of initial disease required?
can we progress to more difficult treatment?
how is maintenance determined for how often we want to see the patient again?
this is often determined by the periodontal health and follow BSP guidelines
when would we need to plan for a rehabilitation phase?
after more complex restoration work such as crown and bridge work or dentures
