Your first visit will last approximately one hour. You will meet with Dr. Farber initially in the consultation office. This will give you the opportunity to discuss your dental history and your concerns related to dentistry in general and your periodontal or implant care specifically. Your medical and dental history will be reviewed in detail. The rest of the exam will be conducted in the treatment room. A thorough head and neck examination as well as an oral cancer screening will be performed. This will be followed by a detailed, thorough, but gentle periodontal and dental examination. Even if you are referred for a problem on a specific tooth or area, we recommend an examination of the entire mouth in order to arrive at a correct diagnosis and treatment plan. Dr. Farber and his team will explain each of the parts of the examination and their significance.
After the examination is completed, any appropriate periodontal films (X-ray) will be taken as necessary to make a proper diagnosis. Radiation is our concern too, and we will take only the necessary films. A duplicate set of films is always taken so that they can be forwarded to your restorative dentist.
After completion of the clinical examination and radiographs (x-rays) a treatment conference will be set up. Most often this takes place at a separate visit. This allows us adequate time to study your case and consult with your dentist. We strongly encourage you to bring a spouse, friend, relative, or significant other to the treatment plan consultation. Dr. Farber and his team will explain your treatment alternatives and together you will decide what the appropriate course of action will be.