Resources for Treatment Planning
A curated index of reference summaries and clinic protocols to support diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning. All linked notes are AI-enhanced summaries distilled from the vault’s source papers, textbook chapters, and clinic guidelines.
Periodontal Classification & Staging
- Periodontal Health and Gingival Diseases — health vs gingival disease on intact and reduced periodontia (2017 World Workshop, workgroup 1).
- Periodontitis Staging and Grading — the 2018 Stage (I–IV) and Grade (A–C) framework, with tips for quantifying bone loss and handling borderline cases.
- Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions — peri-implant health, mucositis, peri-implantitis, and tissue deficiencies (workgroup 4).
- Periodontal Abscesses and Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases — acute periodontal lesions: abscess etiologies and NG/NP/NS (Herrera 2018).
- Endo-Periodontal Lesions — EPL classification with/without root damage and grading (Herrera 2018).
Prognosis & Treatment Planning
- Tooth Prognosis Classification (Samet & Jotkowitz) — 5-class (A–X) tooth prognosis system across periodontal, restorative, endodontic, and occlusal criteria.
Soft-Tissue & Occlusion
- Periodontal Soft-Tissue Root Coverage Procedures — keratinized tissue, graft thickness, and alternatives (AAP Regeneration Workshop, 5 focus questions).
- Occlusal Trauma and Excessive Occlusal Forces — occlusal trauma case definitions and the clinical management of abfraction.
OCHWA Clinic Protocols
- OCHWA Periodontal Treatment Protocol — phased periodontal workflow (Steps 0–4) with clinic/ADA item codes.
- OCHWA Endodontic Guidelines — merged UWA/OCHWA endodontic appointment workflow, preparation, irrigation, and filling protocols.
Endodontic Diagnosis & Cracked Teeth
- Endodontic Diagnoses (Chapter 8) — pulpal and periapical diagnostic categories with their clinical and radiographic findings.
- How to Treat Cracked Teeth — management of the crack spectrum and vertical root fractures, with treat-vs-extract guidance.
Prosthodontics & Materials
- Dental Ceramics and Luting Cements Overview — ceramic classes, indications, brands, and the recommended cement + surface treatment for each.