Letter to referring clinician

Dear Dr. John Smith, Thank you for your kind referral of Mr. James Anderson, whom I have recently seen for a consultation regarding his missing teeth and need for dental prosthetics. I have recently seen him for a consultation and have summarised my findings below. Mr. James Anderson presented with complaints of difficulty chewing and speaking due to multiple missing teeth. He also expressed concerns about the aesthetic impact on his smile. His history of presenting complaints includes a gradual loss of teeth over the past five years, primarily due to advanced periodontal disease. The patient's past medical history includes: - Type 2 Diabetes - Hypertension - Previous dental extractions Current medications and supplements: - Metformin - Lisinopril - Vitamin D supplement Upon evaluation, the following findings were noted: - Multiple missing teeth in the upper and lower arches - Moderate bone resorption in the maxillary and mandibular regions - Healthy remaining teeth with no signs of active decay Based on the assessment, the following plan has been initiated: - Fabrication of complete upper and lower dentures - Follow-up appointments to adjust and fit the dentures - Recommendations for maintaining oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups I will continue to monitor Mr. James Anderson and provide updates as necessary. Should you have any queries regarding the treatment plan, please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss further. Thank you for your kind referral and collaboration in the care of this patient. With best regards. Yours Sincerely, Dr. Thomas Kelly Prosthodontist