RISK ASSESSMENT MODELS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CARIES AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE

摘要

A method of diagnosing, assessing and managing the dental health of a patient is provided. The method comprises the steps of assessing patient risk factors relevant to the development of caries and risk factors relevant to the development of periodontitis. A risk assessment level is determined incorporating a computerized model and a central database for collection of information. Treatment options are selected based on the risk assessment levels for that patient. The treatment methods teach an ordered stepwise method of managing individual patient care based on patient need and prevention. Cost containment and cost efficiencies are significant.