Module 5 Flashcards
(15 cards)
A professional treatment
category involving
routine oral exams and xrays 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
