Treatment planning

Question 1

What are the 5 stages to a treatment plan

Answer 1

immediate
initial

re-evaluation
reconstructive
maintenance

Question 2

What is immediate treatment

Answer 2

relief of acute symptoms
may require immediate denture or bridge for extractions

Question 3

What is initial treatment

Answer 3

• extraction of any hopeless teeth
• OHI and dietary advice
• hygiene phase therapy
• management of carious lesions and defective restorations
• Endodontics (dealing with active Endodontics lesions)
• Denture design

Question 4

What is re-evaluation

Answer 4

Reassess the periodontal status, confirm denture and bridge design

Question 5

What is the reconstructive phase of treatment planning

Answer 5

periodontal surgery

fixed and removable prosthodontics

Question 6

What is maintenance

Answer 6

supportive periodontal care and review