CASE STUDY
A client was diagnosed with a human need for wholesome facial image due to the client's dissatisfaction with her malaligned maxillary anterior teeth as evidenced by the client verbalizing,"I try not to show my teeth when smiling." The dental hygienist,in collaboration with the client,set the following goal: The client will seek an orthodontic consultation by 7/12.
-The dental hygiene care plan addresses which components of the comprehensive dental plan?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The dental hygiene care plan focusing on the client seeking an orthodontic consultation addresses Phase I-Etiotropic Therapy, which involves treating the cause of the condition (in this case, malaligned teeth), and Phase IV-Maintenance Therapy, which involves the ongoing care and maintenance after initial treatment. Orthodontic consultation is a step towards correcting the malalignment, which is a preventive and corrective measure (Phase I), and maintaining the health and alignment of the teeth post-treatment falls under maintenance (Phase IV).

CASE STUDY A Client Was Diagnosed with a Human Need for Wholesome