Treatment Plan Proposal
Patient Name: mary
DOB: 2025-05-28
Chief Complaint:
Unhappy with smile
Problem/Issue List:
- Missing teeth: 3,14
- Worn or attrited teeth
- Restorations with large fillings in need of crowns: 5,12
- Severe Caries Risk
- Poor Oral Hygiene
- Severe periodontal disease
Relevant Medical Issues:
None reported
Patient Desires and Goals:
Improvement of smile aesthetics, replacement of missing teeth, disease control and management
Patient Name: mary
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 | What this means |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost-Conscious Plan | Least expensive option, Improves oral hygiene, Addresses immediate concerns | Does not replace missing teeth, May not address all aesthetic concerns, May require more treatment in the future | $3000 – $5000 | Focus on disease control with cleanings, fillings and extractions where necessary. This plan does not address tooth replacement or aesthetic improvements. |
| Moderately Comprehensive Plan | Addresses most issues, Improves aesthetics, Replaces missing teeth with bridges | More expensive, Bridges require alteration of adjacent teeth, May not address all aesthetic concerns | $8000 – $12000 | This plan includes treatments from the Cost-Conscious Plan, as well as replacement of missing teeth with bridges and crowns for teeth 5 and 12. |
| Ideal Plan | Addresses all issues, Best aesthetic outcome, Replaces missing teeth with implants | Most expensive, Requires multiple procedures and visits, Implants require adequate bone quality and quantity | $15000 – $20000 | This plan includes all treatments from the Moderately Comprehensive Plan, with the addition of dental implants to replace missing teeth and possibly veneers for improved aesthetics. |
| Aggressive Reset Plan | Comprehensive solution, Potential for best end result, Addresses all issues | Most expensive, Longest treatment time, Requires multiple surgeries and recovery periods | $20000 – $30000 | This plan involves a full-mouth rehabilitation, using a combination of implants, crowns, and possibly veneers to address all issues and achieve the best possible outcome. |
Patient Name: mary
Recommended Strategy: 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: Disease Control
- Cleanings
- Fillings as needed
- Extractions where necessary
Phase II: Diagnostics and Preparations
- Preparation of teeth 5 and 12 for crowns
- Preparation for dental implants
Phase III: Implant Placement and Restorations
- Placement of dental implants
- Placement of crowns on teeth 5 and 12
Phase IV: Aesthetic Improvements
- Placement of veneers if applicable
- Final adjustments to improve smile aesthetics
Phase V: Maintenance
- Regular cleanings and check-ups
- Nightguard if grinding or clenching is present
- Monitoring of implants, crowns, and veneers