Treatment Plan Proposal
Patient Name: rlj
DOB: N/A
Chief Complaint:
Broken dentures and missing teeth
Problem/Issue List:
- Missing teeth
- Abfractions (notching at the base of teeth)
- Broken dentures
Relevant Medical Issues:
None reported
Patient Desires and Goals:
To have a durable and functional set of teeth
Patient Name: rlj
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost-Conscious Plan | Affordable, Reduces discomfort, Improves dental health | May not be as durable or aesthetic as other options, May require more frequent replacements | $3,125–4,075 |
| Cost-Conscious Upgraded Plan | More durable than cost-conscious plan, Improved aesthetics, Longer-lasting | More expensive than cost-conscious plan, May require some maintenance | $4,175–5,035 |
| Mixed Plan | Combines benefits of affordability and enhanced aesthetics, Customized to patient’s needs and budget | Some components may require replacement sooner, Complexity of plan may require more visits | $5,145–7,060 |
| Moderately Comprehensive Plan | High durability, Excellent aesthetics, Less likely to require replacements | Higher cost, Longer treatment time, May require more complex procedures | $7,500–10,000 |
| Ideal Plan | Best durability and aesthetics, Least likely to require replacements, Highest comfort | Highest cost, Longest treatment time | >$10,000 |
Patient Name: rlj
Recommended Strategy: Moderately Comprehensive 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
- Endodontic treatments
- Extractions as necessary
- Temporization
Phase II: Diagnostics
- Grafting
- Sinus/ridge work
- Orthodontic consultations
Phase III: Definitive Restorations
- Dental implants
- Denture fabrication
- Crowns