9 Questions
Under what condition can a tooth be retained temporarily during the treatment plan?
The tooth maintains posterior stops and can be replaced by an implant or prosthesis after treatment
What is the primary goal of patient education in the given treatment plan?
Improving oral hygiene and adherence to professional recall maintenance
What is the purpose of extracting hopeless teeth during periodontal surgery of the adjacent teeth?
To reduce the number of appointments needed for surgery in the same area
What is the purpose of maintaining the patient on phase IV (maintenance) therapy immediately after completion of phase I therapy?
To preserve the results obtained and prevent further deterioration and recurrence of the disease
Which of the following is NOT a condition for temporarily retaining a tooth during the treatment plan?
The tooth can cause acute abscesses during therapy
What is the primary purpose of extracting a tooth during the treatment plan?
It is so mobile that function becomes painful
What is the purpose of the treatment plan for patients with periodontal disease?
All of the above
What is the purpose of the immediate goals in the treatment plan?
To eliminate all infections and inflammatory processes that cause periodontal and other oral problems that may hinder the patient's general health
What is the purpose of the long-term goal in the treatment plan?
To maintain health through prevention and professional supportive therapy
Learn about the phases involved in a treatment plan for patients with periodontal disease, including Phase I therapy and the importance of adjusting the plan as diagnosis and prognosis change.
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