Determination of Tx priorities
• Emergencies always get priority!
• Minimally necessary Tx to relieve the
pain and infection
• Plaque-control program should be
instituted
• Plaque removal
• Diet counseling
• Topical Fluoride
• Education on home oral hygiene care
• Restorative Tx completed
• Prosthodontic or Orthodontic Tx
completed if necessary
• Recall visit schedule decided and
followed