Ethics & Law · single question
Which of the following would NOT be considered the first step in the treatment plan for this patient?
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Correct answer: A. Extraction of teeth #7, #8, and #9
- A. Correct. Extraction is an irreversible surgical step that comes AFTER diagnosis, records, and consent — so it is not the first step.
- B. Informed consent must precede any treatment and is part of the proper sequence.
- C. Dental analysis (records, study models, diagnosis/treatment planning) is an appropriate early step.