Treatment Plan Proposal
Patient Name: N/A
DOB: N/A
Chief Complaint:
Difficulty with biting and chewing due to restricted anterior envelope of function
Problem/Issue List:
- Entrapment (anterior envelope of function restriction)
Relevant Medical Issues:
None
Patient Desires and Goals:
Improve biting and chewing function, restore anterior envelope of function
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 – Enameloplasty and Occlusal Adjustment | Relatively low cost, Quick improvement in function | May not address the entire issue, Possible sensitivity post-treatment | $1-1.2k |
| 2 – Orthodontic Treatment | Long-term solution, Can correct other alignment issues | Longer treatment duration, Higher cost | $5-7k |
| 3 – Restorative Treatment (Crowns/Veneers) | Can correct the issue and improve aesthetics, Long-term solution | Invasive procedure, Higher cost | $5-15k |
| 4 – Comprehensive Plan (see next page) | Ideal Option, All issues addressed, Optimal function, Optimal prognosis | Cost, Time | $20-30k |
| 5 – Full mouth rehabilitation | Addresses all functional and aesthetic issues | Highly invasive, High cost, Not recommended due to its aggressive nature | $30-50k |
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
- Comprehensive dental examination
- Oral hygiene instructions and prophylaxis
Phase II
- Enameloplasty and occlusal adjustment
- Observation and follow-up
Phase III
- Orthodontic treatment or restorative treatment based on patient preference and clinical findings
- Regular follow-ups and maintenance
- Fabrication of an occlusal guard for protection