Lisa Eckenstein D.D.S., M.S.
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 Initial Examination

There is no charge for your initial consultation.  This is an opportunity for you to meet the members of our practice and get questions answered.  The doctor will also have the opportunity to do an examination and give you some recommendations about treatment.

Possible outcomes of the initial exam are:

1.  The patient is not ready or may not need treatment and is placed on recall to be seen at a later date.
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2.  The orthodontic treatment will be of a limited nature at this time and appointments can be scheduled for construction and fitting of the appliance(s).
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3.  If the problem appears to warrant comprehensive orthodontic therapy, a full set of diagnostic records will be needed.  These may be taken at this time or they may be scheduled for a later time.  After review of the records, a 'report' appointment will be set up.  At this appointment, a complete diagnosis, outline of proposed treatment and estimated fees will be presented.

 Diagnostic Records

Depending on the particular problems presented, various diagnostic "records" are needed to arrive at a treatment plan.  These may include:

1.  Study models-  These are plaster molds of the patient's teeth from which we can get an accurate 3D image of the problems.
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2.  Cephalometric radiograph-  This x-ray allows us to measure the patient's facial structure and predict growth patterns.
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3.  Panoramic or full mouth x-ray-  These x-rays show the roots and bone support of the teeth.
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4.  Photographs of the face and teeth-  These are necessary to evaluate the esthetic relationship of the teeth to the face and smile.

Fees for diagnostic records range between $100 and $300 depending on what is required.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
 

 

 

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