title: A clinical method for the diagnosis and treatment planning of restorative dental patients.
abstract: This article describes a method of clinical diagnosis and treatment planning for restorative dental patients that emphasizes well-defined pre- and posttreatment communication between practitioner and patient.
authors.forename: Edward J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Mills
mesh_terms: D003724:Dental Arch / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D003945:Diagnosis, Oral; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D011476:Prosthodontics / Q000379:methods*