
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Dentistry
- 4th Edition - January 27, 2023
- Imprint: Mosby
- Authors: Stephen J. Stefanac, Samuel P. Nesbit
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 0 9 7 5 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 0 9 7 8 - 8
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Enhance your skills in patient assessment, oral diagnosis, and treatment planning! A full-color, all-in-one reference, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Dentistry, 4th Edition helps you create person-centered dental treatment plans for adolescent and adult patients. Using evidence-based research, this text shows how risk assessment, prognosis, and expected treatment outcomes factor into the planning process. Detailed coverage guides you through each phase of the treatment plan. New to this edition are chapters covering digital tools used in treatment planning and revised content in all chapters. The book renews a core section that describes how to plan and provide optimal oral health care for unique patient populations. Written by noted dentistry educators Stephen Stefanac and Samuel Nesbit, this must-have resource includes a fully searchable eBook version free with each print purchase.
- Clear, logical organization builds your understanding with sections on comprehensive patient evaluation, the treatment planning process, the five phases of the treatment plan, and care planning for all patients.
- What's the Evidence? boxes cite research articles affecting clinical decision-making and treatment planning strategies.
- In Clinical Practice boxes summarize information on specific clinical situations for quick and easy review.
- Ethics in Dentistry boxes address clinical situations where ethical decision making may be required.
- Review questions summarize and reinforce the important concepts in each chapter.
- 350 full-color illustrations depict important concepts.
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- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Any screen, Any time, Anywhere
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Video Toc
- Section 1: Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis
- 1. Patient Evaluation and Assessment
- Outline
- Overview of the Diagnostic Process
- Information Gathering
- Review Questions
- References
- Electronic Pages
- 2. Common Diagnoses in Dentistry
- Abstract
- Outline
- Patient Diagnosis
- Benefits of a Diagnosis and Problem List
- The Comprehensive Patient Diagnosis
- Common Diagnoses
- A. Diagnoses Derived from The Patient’s Chief Concern and Other Concerns
- B. General Health Diagnoses
- C. Psychosocial Considerations that Influence the Treatment Plan
- D. Extraoral Diagnoses
- E. Intraoral Soft Tissue Diagnoses
- F. Salivary Gland Abnormalities
- G. Abnormalities of the Maxilla and Mandible: Common Radiographic Findings
- H. Temporomandibular Disorders, Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain and Headaches
- I. Sleep Disorders
- J. Periodontal Diseases
- K. Pulpal and Periapical Diagnoses
- L. Dental Caries
- M. Tooth Cracks and Fractures
- N. Other Noncarious Abnormalities of Teeth
- O. Occlusal Abnormalities
- P. Esthetic Problems
- Q. Single Tooth Restoration Defects
- R. Fixed Prosthodontic Problems
- S. Removable Prosthodontic Problems
- T. Implant-Related Diagnoses
- Review Questions
- References
- Suggested Readings
- Electronic Pages
- Section 2: The Treatment Planning Process
- 3. Evidence-Based Treatment Planning: Assessment of Risk, Prognosis, and Expected Outcomes
- Outline
- Definition of Evidence-Based Dentistry, Risk Assessment, Prognosis, and Treatment Outcomes
- Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Risk Assessment
- Prognosis
- Outcomes and Outcomes Measures
- The Evolving Use of Evidence-Based Dentistry in Treatment Planning
- Conclusion
- Review Questions
- References
- Suggested Readings and Resources
- Electronic Pages
- 4. Digital Tools for Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Abstract
- Outline
- Introduction
- Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis
- Communication
- Digital Hardware and Software for Treatment Planning
- Conclusion
- References
- Electronic Pages
- 5. Developing the Treatment Plan
- Abstract
- Outline
- Developing Treatment Objectives
- Establishing the Nature and Scope of the Treatment Plan
- Presenting Treatment Plans and Reaching Consensus with the Patient
- Guidelines for Sequencing Dental Treatment
- Obtaining Informed Consent and Documenting the Treatment Plan
- Conclusion
- Review Questions
- References
- 6. Interprofessional Treatment Planning
- Outline
- Definition of Interprofessional Care
- Requirements for Shared Decision Making
- Members of an Interprofessional Team
- Communication or Referrals to Other Health Professionals
- Dentistry as Part of the Medical Team
- Conditions Best Managed by an Interprofessional Team that Includes Dentistry
- Conclusion
- References
- Electronic Pages
- 7. Ethical and Legal Considerations When Treatment Planning
- Outline
- Ethical Foundations of Dentistry
- Relationship Between Ethics and Law
- Dentist–Patient Relationship
- Applying Ethics and Law to Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Malpractice and Professional Liability
- Risk Management
- Conclusion
- Review Questions
- Practice Enhancement
- References
- Suggested Readings
- Section 3: Phases of the Treatment Plan
- 8. The Systemic Phase of Treatment
- Abstract
- Outline
- Introduction
- Importance of the Systemic Phase of Treatment
- Rationale for Systemic Therapy
- Evaluating the Patient’S Current Health Status
- Evaluating Relationship Between Systemic Health and Dental Treatment
- Systemic Procedures
- How Systemic Conditions Can Affect Treatment Planning
- Documentation of Systemic Concerns
- Conclusion
- Review Questions
- References
- 9. The Acute Phase of Treatment
- Abstract
- Outline
- Challenges
- Rewards
- Profile of the Patient Requesting Immediate Treatment
- Patient Evaluation
- Common Acute Problems and Diagnoses
- Treatment Planning for Acute Needs
- Documenting Acute Care Treatment and Follow-Up
- Conclusion
- Review Questions
- References
- 10. The Disease Control Phase of Treatment
- Abstract
- Outline
- Purpose Of The Disease Control Phase
- Structuring The Disease Control Phase
- Common Disease Control Problems And Issues
- Reassessment
- Making The Transition To The Definitive Phase Of Care
- Review Questions
- Practice Enhancements
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 11. The Definitive Phase of Treatment
- Outline
- Definitive Phase Treatment Options
- Orthodontic Treatment
- Other Occlusal Therapies
- Restoring Individual Teeth
- Esthetic Dentistry
- Elective (Nonacute) Endodontic Treatment
- Extractions And Preprosthodontic Surgery
- Replacing Missing Teeth
- Conclusion
- Review Questions
- Practice Enhancement
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 12. The Maintenance Phase of Care
- Outline
- Posttreatment Assessment
- Rationale for Including a Maintenance Phase in the Treatment Plan
- Issues to Consider in the Maintenance Phase Of Care
- Suggested Resources
- References
- Electronic Page
- Section 4: Planning Treatment for Unique Populations
- 13. Patients With Special Needs
- Abstract
- Outline
- Identifying the Patient with Special Needs
- Role of the General Dentist in Management of the Patient with Special Needs
- Access to Care
- Planning for Specific Conditions
- Patient Evaluation
- Arriving at a Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning for the Patient with Special Needs
- Delivery of Care
- Ethical and Legal Issues
- Conclusion
- Review Questions
- Practice Assessment
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 14. Patients Who Are Substance Dependent
- Outline
- Introduction
- Challenges For The Dentist
- Patient Assessment For Signs And Symptoms Of Substance Abuse
- Effects And Implications Of Inappropriate Drug Use
- Alcohol Abuse
- Other Abused Substances
- Physician Consultation and Laboratory Testing
- Confronting Substance Abuse With The Patient
- Assisting The Patient In Managing The Addiction
- Practice Management Issues
- Conclusion
- Review Questions
- References
- 15. Patients With Anxiety, Fear, or a Phobia of Dental Care
- Abstract
- Outline
- Introduction
- Characteristics Of Dental Anxiety, Fear, And Phobia
- Etiology
- Pain Perception And Memory In Patients With Dental Fear And Anxiety
- Dental Anxiety And History Of Abuse
- The Impact Of Anxiety, Fear, And Phobias
- Recognition, Diagnosis, And Management Of Dental Anxiety
- Managing A Fearful And Anxious Patient
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Conclusion
- Review Questions
- Suggested Projects
- References
- 16. Patients With a Psychological Disorder
- Abstract
- Outline
- Patient Evaluation
- General Treatment Planning Considerations for Patients With a Psychological Disorder
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorders
- Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
- Other Pathologic Disorders
- Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
- Other Psychological Phenomena
- Medication Effects that Affect Dental Treatment
- Effect of Psychological Disorders on the Oral Cavity
- Conclusion
- References
- 17. Adolescent Patients
- Outline
- The Adolescent in the World
- Lifestyle Issues that May Affect Adolescent Health
- Patient Assessment
- Oral Health Problems in the Adolescent
- Treatment Planning
- Treating the Adolescent Patient
- Follow-Up and Maintenance
- Conclusion
- Review Questions
- Practice Enhancements
- References
- Suggested Readings and Websites
- 18. Geriatric Patients
- Outline
- Oral Health in the Aging Population
- Evaluation of Older Patients
- Systemic Phase Dental Treatment Planning
- Disease Control Phase and Prevention Strategies
- Definitive Treatment Planning for Older Adults
- Maintenance Phase Treatment Planning
- Conclusion
- Review Questions
- Suggested Readings and Resources
- References
- 19. Patients Who Are Motivationally or Financially Challenged
- Abstract
- Outline
- Oral Health Myths and Beliefs
- Identifying Underlying Problems
- Evaluating Potential for Change
- Making a Treatment Decision
- Motivating the Patient
- Motivational Interviewing
- Management Options
- Caring for Patients With Limited Financial Means
- Disparities in Oral Health and Access to Care
- A Look to the Future
- Review Questions
- Practice Assessment
- References
- Suggested Readings/Websites
- Glossary
- Index
- Edition: 4
- Published: January 27, 2023
- Imprint: Mosby
- No. of pages: 480
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323809757
- eBook ISBN: 9780323809788
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