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Treatment plan

Meaning in dentistry, with examples

nounCore term

In dentistry, treatment plan means: A written list of the treatments a patient needs, in the order they will be done, often with costs and other options, agreed with the patient before work starts.

In Turkish: tedavi planı

How it is used

Dentists draw up, present and discuss a treatment plan, and patients accept it or ask about alternatives. Plans are often phased: urgent care first, then fillings and gum treatment, then crowns or implants.

Example sentences

  1. I'll print out your treatment plan with the costs so you can think it over.

  2. The treatment plan includes two fillings, root canal treatment and a crown.

Common collocations

  • draw up a treatment plan
  • accept the treatment plan
  • phased treatment plan
  • treatment plan options
  • informed consentA patient's agreement to treatment, given after the dentist has explained what it involves, its risks and benefits, and the other options, including no treatment.
  • medical historyA record of a patient's health, including illnesses, medicines, allergies, operations and habits such as smoking. Dentists check it before any treatment.
  • check-upA routine visit at which the dentist examines the teeth, gums and mouth to find problems early, often together with X-rays and a cleaning.
  • recallThe system of inviting patients back for regular check-ups, or the check-up appointment itself. The recall interval is the time between two such visits.

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