Submitting A Case for Publication

1. Case Presentation:

Please summarize the patient’s chief complaint, dental history, and background information (not more than 150 words):

– the reason why the patient originally presented for treatment;

– a short, concise dental history;

– background information pertinent to overall case presentation (social, previous treatment, etc.).

2. Case history:

Summarize medical history as appropriate to the case, including allergies and any medication taken at time of examination.

3. Diagnostic findings:

– head and neck exam;

– general intra/extraoral exam;

– gingival status;

– home care.

4. Occlusal notes:

A short description of the Occlusal scheme including:

– CR-CO discrepancies;

– balancing interferences in lateral

excursive movements;

– parafunction;

– linterarch relationships;

– fremitus.

5. Radiographic review, to include:

– root morphology;

– root length;

– root trunk length;

– quality of bone;

– status of PDL;

– radiopacities;

– radiolucencies;

– periapical pathology;

– anatomic structural limitations.

6. Diagnosis and prognosis:

Generalized for each case and specific for each tooth (good to hopeless).

7. Summary of concerns:

A concise listing of the main objectives/concerns for case treatment.

8. Proposed treatment:

A comprehensive step-by-step ideal plan, including proposed restorations.

9. Evaluation of therapy:

(published in a subsequent issue)

– a description of all treatment rendered;

– charting and supporting 35 mm slides and x-rays;

– proposed additional treatment;

– deviation from original treatment plan and why.

Consent Form for Photographs

A letter of consent must accompany all patient photographs in which the possibility of identification exists. Additionally, both patient and parent must sign the consent form if the patient is a minor. 

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