A clear plan before we begin.
For some cases, a brief end-of-appointment explanation is not enough. When the situation calls for a more thorough reflection, we may present the treatment plan in a dedicated appointment, supported by photos, radiographs, models, scans and visual documents.
Why we don't decide everything in 5 minutes
Some dental decisions have biological, functional, aesthetic and financial implications. Taking the time to explain them helps you better understand the priorities, alternatives and treatment sequence.
What may be presented
- →Intraoral photos
- →Explained radiographs
- →Scan or printed model
- →Clinical observations
- →Priority concerns
- →Stable elements
- →Items to monitor
- →Treatment options
- →Alternatives
- →Risks of doing nothing
- →Financial estimate
- →Sequence over time
Phases of the plan
Address what must be controlled first: pain, infection, active lesions.
Restorations, conservative treatments and indicated care according to priorities.
Hygiene, periodontal follow-up, personalized advice and long-term maintenance.
Once the foundation is stable, certain optimizations may be considered according to your goals.
According to the clinical situation and the stability achieved.
Ideal plan, alternatives and status quo
- →The ideal plan when relevant
- →Reasonable alternatives
- →The limits of each option
- →The possible consequences of not treating
- →The option to sequence over time
Documents provided to the patient
Depending on the situation, the patient may receive concrete documents to re-read, compare, reflect on and ask questions about.
- 01Personalized oral health summary
- 02Phased treatment plan
- 03Estimate
- 04Post-operative instructions
- 05Educational sheet
- 06Insurance documents
- 07Specialist referral
- 08Photos or visual explanations
- 09Follow-up recommendations
Understand before deciding
A complete evaluation is necessary to determine if a plan presentation appointment is indicated in your case.