Treatment Plan Proposal
Patient Name: Roy
DOB: 1980-01-01
Chief Complaint:
Pain and discomfort, desire for improved oral health and aesthetics
Problem/Issue List:
- Missing teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Worn or attrited teeth
- Restorations with large fillings in need of crowns
- Poor Oral Hygiene
- Severe periodontal disease
- Recession
- Apical abscesses
- Jaw pain
- Tooth & Jaw Injuries
Relevant Medical Issues:
N/A
Patient Desires and Goals:
Alleviate pain, improve oral health, and enhance aesthetics within a budget
Patient Name: Roy
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 – Dental Hygiene and Maintenance with Partial Dentures | Affordable, Improves aesthetics and function | Less stable and comfortable than other options, Requires daily removal and cleaning | $2,500–3,500 |
| 2 – Dental Hygiene and Maintenance with Bridges | Better stability and comfort than dentures, Does not require daily removal | More expensive than dentures, Could require replacement if abutment teeth decay | $3,800 per bridge |
| 3 – Dental Hygiene and Maintenance with Crowns | Strong and durable, Improves tooth appearance and function | More expensive, Requires more intensive dental procedures | Varies based on number and type of crowns |
| 4 – Comprehensive Plan (see next page) | Addresses all issues, Optimal function and aesthetics | Significant cost and time investment | Varies based on specific treatments included |
| 5 – Full mouth reconstruction (Implants, crowns, bridges) | Provides the most natural feel and appearance, Long-term solution | Most expensive and invasive option, Not necessary given the current state of oral health | Varies significantly based on specific treatments and number of implants |
Patient Name: Roy
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
- Thorough cleaning and oral hygiene instruction
- Address immediate issues (pain, abscesses, injuries)
- Begin regular maintenance and monitoring plan
Phase II
- Replace missing teeth with partial dentures or bridges, depending on patient’s financial capability and preference
- Place crowns on teeth with large fillings
- Continue regular maintenance and monitoring
Phase III
- Assess progress and adjust treatment plan as necessary
- Continue regular maintenance and monitoring
- Add a protective bite guard if necessary