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Ask UsEdward, a dentist, asks:
What procedures are recommended for getting informed consent on the aesthetic result of the dental implant procedure?
Is it enough to keep notes on the consultation in the patient’s file? Does the patient need to review and sign a two-dimensional drawing? Is a 3-D model helpful? How does one avoid the "oh no!" from a dental implant patient upon seeing the final product? Thanks for any comments.
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2 Responses to “ Informed Consent ”
As part of my informed consent I have the patient draw out the proposed treatment steps involved including 1. Starting point,2.Surgery with anatomical features ( # of implants, nerves, sinus, grafting etc.) 3. Prosthectics (bars, bridges, black triangels etc.)
Each case is unique so I draw all the steps and have the patient copy it and sign it.
Today I have placed Bio Oss and Bio Gide after extracting the upper left central incisor, I have explained the whole procedure to my patient and answered all of her questions, BUT I did not tell her that I am going to raise my flap from the canine region in both sides.
After placing the membran and suturing I asked her to wait till we arrange the temproray crown for her, so she went to recovery room, and when she cameback to place the temproray, she made me a big scandal, and claimed that I should have told her that I am going to “open all of her gums”.
I was shocked, as this is the first time I go through such an experience (I have done too many similar procedures whithout such comments!)
What do you think guys? Did I make a mistake and should consider this in my future surgeries? or the patient is over reacting….
Thanks for any comment in advance
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