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The following will be done during your  10 POINT INITIAL EVALUATION

1. Review your medical and dental history and clarify
    your concerns, wants and expectations and/or
    problems.
2. Oral cancer examination.
3. Tooth examination to check for decay, cracks, wear
     etc.

4. Periodontal Examination
    Measuring all gum crevices to check for hidden gum
    disease.
    Condition (quality, quantity and recession level) of
    gum tissue.
    Measurement of mobility or looseness, another sign
    of problems.
    Are fillings or crowns causing gum irritation?    

5. Temporomandibular joint orthopedic examination
     Palpation (pressing with finger tips) to check for
     inflammation.
     Range of motion tests to check jaw movements
     Orthopedic load testing to check TMJ disc

6.  Muscle examination (sore muscles can be a cause of
     headaches and jaw fatigue)
      Palpation (pressing) of all muscle groups both   
      within and outside the mouth for any signs of
      discomfort  or tension.        

7.  Occlusal (bite) examination (bite problems can be a
     cause dental failures)
      Check if all teeth touch equally (engineering check)
      Check how teeth meet when jaw moves in all
      directions 

8.  Digital Radiographs
      Full mouth series, 18 views, to show decay,
      infection, bone condition.
      Panoramic showing entire upper and lower jaw
      and TMJs       

9.  Diagnostic study casts (models of your mouth)
      Two sets, one is a baseline, the other for 3D
      planning/blueprinting?
      Measurement to customize models for jaw simulator
      Measurement for how teeth bite together        

10. Photographs to evaluate esthetics and condition of 
      teeth and gums (diagnosis)
       Full series of 11 views 

      After  your examination, Dr. Griffith will:
               Evaluate and study all the above information
               Consult with any specialists, if indicated
               Make a specific diagnosis for your current   
               condition.
               Design a blueprint for your care with the
               diagnostic casts.
               Develop an individualized long-term treatment
               program and sequence.

      At your consultation appointment, you and
      Dr. Griffith will:
               Review all findings
               Discuss your treatment recommendations and
               sequence.
               Give you a customized written report
               Discuss all fees
               Answer all questions to your satisfaction and
               understanding.