Please Use the Following Case Description to Complete the Following

question 39

Multiple Choice

Please use the following case description to complete the following exercises.
Mrs.DJJ is a 34-year-old Hispanic woman with a history of slightly elevated blood pressure.She is not taking any medications and is not allergic to anything except pollen.Her family history is unremarkable, and she states that her periodontal condition is of great concern to her because she is a backup singer for a musical group in a movie studio.She is also concerned about "getting cavities." The patient is new to the periodontal practice and has undergone a complete dental assessment.Mrs.DJJ has been diagnosed as having chronic periodontitis with moderate amounts of calculus in all quadrants.The tissue in the lower right sextant is of concern to the periodontist and the patient because it is red and inflamed.The dental hygienist has been asked to create a treatment plan and to manage the patient's care before referring her to Dr.DBC for further evaluation.The patient is concerned about how many appointments the treatment will take to complete.
-What phase of treatment will the dental hygienist be providing for this patient?

• A) Preliminary phase
• B) Phase I therapy
• C) Phase II therapy
• D) Phase III therapy
• E) Phase IV therapy

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