ABSTRACT

In the present era, increased awareness regarding facial esthetics has led to increase in the number of patients seeking orthodontic treatment. In majority of cases patients present with other dental problems also, which require interdisciplinary treatment. The interdisciplinary approach requires involvement and active communication of various specialists like Prosthodontist, Periodontist, Endodontist and Oral Surgeon with Orthodontist throughout treatment, from the diagnosis and treatment planning stage till the completion of active treatment and into retention phase, thereby greatly improving quality of care and treatment prognosis. Constant interaction, communication and integrated work by all the members of the interdisciplinary team at every level of treatment are the key to the success. So thepurpose of this article is to briefly describe various interdisciplinary treatment approaches for the management of complex dentofacial problems to achieve aesthetic and functional results. Keywords: Interdisciplinary Orthodontics, Prosthodontist, Endodontist, Periodontist, Oral Surgeon, Orthodontic Treatment
Publication date: 15/12/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.12.1009