1. Diagnosis and treatment objectives
2. Treatment and limiting factors
3. Periodontal and oral hygiene considerations
4. Temporomandibular joint considerations, including timely referral and treatment, if indicated.
5. Integration with other dental and medical services
6. Surgical considerations including implant procedures
7. Orthodontic considerations if indicated
8. Endodontic considerations if indicated
9. Estimated treatment time
10. Financial responsibility
11. Risks and limitations of treatment plus alternative treatment plans
12. Life expectancy of the treatment
13. Future treatment considerations based on aging and other factors
14. Appropriate and timely referral for specialty care
15. Patient acceptance of risks if care is not completed
16. Patient responsibilities during and after treatment, e.g., healing, recall, home care
17. Approval of the diagnostic wax up which must be documented
18. Cost and financial arrangements

Cases of this nature are strongly recommended to include the use of a written informed consent documents (see sample included) or a reasonably equivalent form. A written consent, including the above, will provide the patient, parent, or guardian with information about the possible risks of treatment so they may be compared with the anticipated benefits, including any alternative treatment plans.