orthodontic study records appointment:
Introduction:
The records appointment is technically, the very first step in the patients orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic Diagnostic Record is an evaluation and diagnostic tool that Dr. Patel uses to determine the patients orthodontic needs. The Diagnostic Records provides a wealth of information that is not always revealed by a visual clinical examination.
Diagnostic records are made to document the patients orthodontic problem and to help determine the best course of treatment. As orthodontic treatment will create many changes, these records are also helpful in determining progress of treatment with post-treatment records taken to evaluate the final treatment outcomes and making any other treatment recommendations.
Complete diagnostic records typically include a medical history, a dental and orthodontic history, clinical examination, plaster study models of the teeth, photographs of the patients face and teeth, a panoramic or other x-rays of all the teeth, a facial profile x-ray (cephalometric film), and other appropriate x-rays. This information is used to plan the best course of treatment and help explain the orthodontic problem(s) and propose treatment to the patient and/or parent(s) of a minor child.
Dr. Patel will study these records to determine how the teeth and the jaw bones are positioned and will finalize your customized complete orthodontic treatment plan for your individual case.
Our records appointment involves a multi-step procedure(s):
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Treatment Conference Appointment: After obtaining the above Diagnostic Records, we will schedule a treatment plan conference in about 7-10 days later to discuss the orthodontic treatment findings and any treatment recommendations. The treatment conference usually takes about 30-45 minutes. We encourage you, your spouse or the parent(s) of the minor child, to attend the treatment conference appointment. |
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