1. Prof.M.Hamam
4/29/2019
4/29/2019

2. Prof. M.HAMAM faculty.ksu.edu.sa/prof.Hamam
Treatment planning Oral diagnosis,Oral Medicine & Treatment Planning GARY C. COLEMAN
Prof. M.HAMAM
faculty.ksu.edu.sa/prof.Hamam

3. Definition
It is the formulation of a strategy to solve as many of the patient’s dental problem as possible .
The dentist must consider the following :-
1- Diagnostic finding indicative of dental problems .
2- Possible solution to these problems.
3- The preference of the patient while designing the best possible treatment approach.

4. Listing the identified problems and their possible solutions.
The chief complaint
Such as ( pain , acute infection , bleeding and traumatic injury )
Palliative care , to control the symptoms of a diagnosed problem .
( pain killer , medication , antibiotic )
1-Curative treatment :
a- Definitive treatment
( extraction , pulp exacerbation )
b- less urgent chief complaint )
( loss restorations , pulpitis ,carious lesion )
Zinc oxide & eugenol cements
c- Cleaning or replacing of missing teeth, can be delayed until a definitive treatment plan is formulated

5. 2-Medical status
Compromised cardiovascular function , asthma , epilepsy , bleeding disorders , pregnancy , diabetes ,
Medical consultation
Uncontrolled patient , ( past medical history ),
Undiagnosed medical conditions
Laboratory investigation to confirm the dentist suspicion ( undiagnosed diabetes )
3- Dental disease and conditions
Periodontitis , ( dental prophylaxis , plaque control , periodontal surgery )
Degenerative dental lesions
Carious teeth
Pulpitis
Complications of eruption ( orthodontic treatment - extraction )
Missing teeth ( fixed or removable prosthesis )

6. Determination of dental treatment goals
Some times , technically superior treatment plan fails because :-
The patients will refuse the treatment if the expense is excessive and the procedures ignore the patient’s preference
An alternative plan formulated with primary considerations for cost limitation ( lower priority )
The priority considerations that are most appropriate for patient ( dental treatment goals ) .
The dentist’s perspective & the patient’ perspective determine these goals during the case presentation .

7. The patient’s perspective 1- Chief complaint .
2- The patient’s chief complaint should become the dentist’s chief treatment priority .
3- The patient ‘s dental expectations.
Financial limitations .
Some patients accept dental treatment plan without asking the cost & other patients prefer to keep dental expenses to a minimum .
There are times when even minimal care is beyond the patient's means.

8. The patient’s dental altitudes
The patient’s confidence ( requires time ) .
The dentist’s knowledge ( positive experiences ) .
Early stage ( dentist – patient relationship ) become confrontational & counterproductive →→→ this situation may require delaying treatment planning until a stronger dentist – patient relationship emerges .
Alterations in treatment plans to accommodate ( fear of pain , gagging – emotional responses)
( premedication – sedation – Nitrous oxide – appointment times & numbers )

9. The Dentist ‘s Perspective
A- the patient’s dental condition
B- prognosis
C- potential complications of dental treatment
* C. denture – partial denture →→ gagging sensation.
* Infected endocarditits
d- Referral for specialty treatment
e- Financial considerations ( third parties such as dental insurance )
Specific Dental Treatment Goals ( emergency , comprehensive dental treatment )
a- Emergency dental treatment
extraction , palliative pulpotomy , periodontal infection control ,
less urgent dental problems ( ill-fitting removable partial denture )
b- limited treatment plans in certain circumstances ( a patient might request that an anterior tooth be restored before a special event such as a family gathering )

10. Dental disease control treatment
This treatment goal reflects agreement between the dentist & patient that all identified problems cannot be solved because of limitations
Such as money or available time .
Tentative dental treatment .
The goal of the tentative treatment plan is to specify initial disease
control procedures for cases in which the initial treatment outcome cannot be confidently predicted .
* Tentative treatment are useful in cases of advanced periodontitis and in cases of extensive carious lesions and missing teeth ( potential of abutment teeth to function ).
Comprehensive dental plan
It is goal is the decision by the patient & dentist to plan the procedures necessary to solve all patient ‘s dental problems

11. Case presentation
Presentation of diagnostic findings
Presentation of planned treatment
Preliminary treatment plan
Alternative treatment plan
Consequences of treatment
Questions and clarification
Reassessment of treatment goals

12. Setting priorities The optimal treatment sequence .
Rearrange all the treatment procedures necessary to solve the patient ‘s
Problem in the most logical treatment sequence .
Pretreatment phase
Physician communication , medical & dental consultations . lab. Investigation , radiograph , study models ,( before active treatment )
Phase 1
Control pain & acute infection .
Extraction of painful teeth .
Incision and drainage of abscess.
Management of traumatic injuries.
Pulpectomy
Excavation of deep carious lesions
Sedative temporary restoration .
Pulp capping procedures .
Biopsy of any lesion

13. Phase 11 :- Treatment to control active disease ( preparatory phase )
Scaling ,root planning and oral hygiene instruction .
Decayed removal of extensive carious lesions
Extraction of destroyable teeth .
Endodontic procedures .
Surgical periodontal therapy .
Phase 111 :- Restoration of esthetics and function
Operative dental restoration
Orthodontic treatment .
Prosthodontic treatment

14. Phase IV : Re-evaluation of treatment . ( to confirm that )
Treatment in progress
No new lesions have developed
Appliance
Follow up of home care
Phase V : Recall
The early identification of new lesions and oral conditions
Re-evaluate past dental treatment .
Treatment options for non-dental oral problems
It depends on systemic conditions