How to Treat Dental Patients Who Don't Know They Have Occlusal Instability
Dr. Ryan Springer treats difficult cases, but the challenges increase when the patient doesn’t know how difficult his case actually is. Enter Darren, a patient with a lengthy dental history, whose chief complaint is chipping of his maxillary anterior teeth. Dr. Springer explains how to diagnose occlusal instability and properly treatment plan a complex case when the patient is unaware that he has any problems related to function or occlusion.
IN EARLY 2017, a patient (we'll call him Darren) was referred to me by another local dentist. The referring dentist shared with me that Darren’s case was too complex for him; he was unsure about how to treat the patient's problems. The dentist was worried that if he didn’t restore the patient's teeth correctly, he would not receive the expected longevity from the restorations.
As a dentist who has gone through The Dawson Academy’s curriculum, I have built a reputation in my area for treating complex cases. But there are added challenges when the patient doesn’t know how difficult his or her case actually is...
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IN EARLY 2017, a patient (we'll call him Darren) was referred to me by another local dentist. The referring dentist shared with me that Darren’s case was too complex for him; he was unsure about how to treat the patient's problems. The dentist was worried that if he didn’t restore the patient's teeth correctly, he would not receive the expected longevity from the restorations.
As a dentist who has gone through The Dawson Academy’s curriculum, I have built a reputation in my area for treating complex cases. But there are added challenges when the patient doesn’t know how difficult his or her case actually is...
Click Here To Read More