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Chapter-03 Clinical Decisions in Operative Dentistry

BOOK TITLE: Essentials of Operative Dentistry

Author
1. Sherwood I Anand
ISBN
9788184487794
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11151_3
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
39
Author Affiliations
1. CSI College of Dental Sciences and Research, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Abstract

This chapter starts with discussion about professionalism, main clinical decisions made in operative dentistry, two approaches in patient assessment, i.e. (i) Questionnaire method and (ii) Close discussion with patients, two models of treatment planning (i) Treatment oriented model and (ii) Problem oriented model. Then the chapter discusses in length about patient history taking methods and objectives in operative dentistry. The chapter concludes with discussions on dental charting and tooth notation systems.

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