Treatment Planning and Therapy Seminar II

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Diagnosis and treatment planning are the most important procedures to be performed before an oral rehabilitation treatment is considered. At this stage, the prosthodontist considers the strategic significance of all remaining teeth and the quality of the o ral tissues, especially those which will be affected by a dental prosthesis. A diagnostic protocol will aid in providing the necessary data that will determine the treatment options for the patient. A thorough knowledge of oral diagnostic techniques will b e useful in accomplishing this task. This course is designed to aid the student develop the diagnostic skills necessary for establishing suitable treatment plans for the patient. This course consists of a series of lectures concerning oral examination, per iodontal probing, bite registration techniques, face bow transfer, dental articulator mounting, diagnostic wax -up, intraoral photography and treatment planning. The student will prepare his cases for a presentation before the program faculty, residents and invited guests. The presentation consists of a slide presentation with his case properly mounted on articulator, diagnostic wax-up and/or RPD designs.