A patient has been receiving dental treatment over a period of 1 year. A root canal treatment has recently been started but not completed when she declares that her husband has lost his job and she is not able to pay the balance of the fee assessed for her root canal treatment. She is presently free of pain. The dentist can terminate treatment

only after completion of the root canal treatment.

for failure to honor financial commitments.

until the patient is able to pay for it.

only after completion of the root canal treatment and a full crown restoration

by referring the patient to an endodontist