Treatment of Severe Dental Erosion Utilizing Direct Composite to Phase Treatment

Complex treatment plans can be overwhelming to patients and cause them to put off treatment. A key factor in gaining patient acceptance of a complex treatment plan is the ability to segment the necessary treatment into phases. Providing phased treatment can help with both affordability for the patient and time concerns that the patient may have when scheduling multiple dental appointments in a short amount of time. This case demonstrates the use of a systematic diagnosis and treatment planning protocol that facilitated the phasing of a comprehensive treatment plan. The treatment phases allowed for affordability while lowering the patient's dental risk as each phase of care was completed.