Treatment Plan Proposal
Patient Name: N/A
DOB: N/A
Chief Complaint:
Difficulty in chewing and speaking
Problem/Issue List:
- Missing teeth
- Abfractions (notching of the base of teeth)
- Bone loss around teeth
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS)
- Difficulty staying open during dental appointments
- Salivary Gland Disorders
Relevant Medical Issues:
Hypertension (controlled), Penicillin Allergy
Patient Desires and Goals:
Improve chewing function, better speech clarity, relief from UARS
Patient Name: N/A
Note: No treatment is always an option, just not a recommendation for cases of this complexity.
Note: The fees associated are approximate, not absolute. Actual costs will be done after specific plan is chosen. These are estimates to guide patient into best option for them and financial ability. Again, these are estimates. Once a tentative option is chosen, more exact costs will be given, as specific numbers take a considerable amount of administrative effort.
*These fees do not take into account insurance benefits. You can expect that your yearly benefit will be maximized for a case of this size. 5% bookkeeping benefit is given for any case paid in full prior to start.
Below, it’d be great if the strategies created were based off of conditions in the “Dental Conditions Problem List”. From there, the pros and cons get generated. The estimates are generated off of fee schedule of various procedures that adds as we go along.
Each strategy will have it’s own “layman’s” term with basic description beneath it.
| Strategy | Pros | Cons | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – Removable Partial Dentures | Affordable, can be modified if more teeth are lost | Comfort limitations, aesthetic compromises, durability concerns, functional inefficiencies | $2,500–3,500 |
| 2 – Fixed Bridges | Better aesthetics, improved function, more permanent than dentures | Dependent on health of abutment teeth, difficult to clean, potential future decay | $3,800 per bridge |
| 3 – Dental Implants | Long-lasting, best functionality, standalone teeth, better bone preservation | Invasive procedure, healing time required, costlier | Variable depending on number of implants |
| 4 – Comprehensive Plan (see next page) | Ideal Option, All issues addressed, Optimal function, Optimal prognosis, Optimal aesthetics | Cost, Time | $35-55k |
| 5 – Full Mouth Rehabilitation | Most comprehensive solution, addresses all dental and functional issues | High cost, multiple appointments, aggressive approach | $40-75k |
Patient Name: N/A
Phased Ideal Plan
*This is the recommended and optimal option, one that I’d recommend for my sibling, parent, or close friend. To help alleviate the daunting nature of such a plan, I have broken up the treatment into phases. Although phasing is not required, it helps to spread out the financial and time considerations. In addition, in many cases, treatment can be spread out over multiple yea rs to take advantage of multiple years of insurance coverage. The column indicated by “Time between phases” will have a time range. The first number is the minimum time needed for healing. The maximum is the maximum amount of time that can pass before compromise/issues can arise. It is also important to note that phasing any of the plans often ends up in an overall cost greater than if done all at once.
The phased plan would be laid out from the “ideal” option on the previous page. The actual plan in detail would be in response to the specific criteria/conditions that exist in response the problem/condition list.
Phase I
- Treat any active decay or gum disease
- Perform any necessary extractions
- Begin UARS treatment
- Fit for occlusal guard
Phase II
- Placement of Implants/dentures/bridges
- Dental rehabilitation for improved function and aesthetics
Phase III
- Maintenance and prevention of future issues
- Regular dental check-ups
- Protective bite guard
- Maintenance of UARS treatment