Classification System for the Completely Dentate Patient
Authors: McGarry T.J.; Nimmo A.; Skiba J.F.; Ahlstrom R.H.; Smith C.R.; Koumjian J.H.; Guichet G.N.
Source: Journal of Prosthodontics, Volume 13, Number 2, June 2004 , pp. 73-82(10)
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing
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Abstract:
The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) has developed a classification system designed for use by dental professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of completely dentate patients. This classification is the third in a series and is similar to the Classifications for Complete Edentulism and Partial Edentulism previously developed by the ACP. These guidelines are intended to aid practitioners in the systematic diagnosis of each patient which, in turn, should lead to an appropriate treatment. Four categories of a completely dentate situation are defined (Class I–IV), differentiated by specific diagnostic criteria, with Class I representing an uncomplicated clinical situation and Class IV representing the most complex clinical situation. Potential benefits of the system include (1) improved intraoperator consistency, (2) improved professional communication, (3) insurance reimbursement commensurate with complexity of care, (4) an improved screening tool for dental school admission clinics, (5) standardized criteria for outcomes assessment and research, (6) enhanced diagnostic consistency, and (7) a simplified aid in the decision-making process associated with referral.Keywords: diagnosis; treatment planning; prosthodontics; dental education; outcomes assessment; quality assurance; treatment outcomes; patient risk profiles; restorative dentistry
Document Type: Editorial
DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-849X.2004.04019.x
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