The ultimate desire of patients seeking orthodontic treatment is the excellent dental and facial esthetics. The orthodontist is a team player in the dental esthetic team, he should be able and is responsible to cooperate with other dental professionals to deliver the best aesthetic results. The treatment results are always superior when there is close communication and planning in various cases requiring the contribution of several disciplines.
Some strategies important in comprehensive treatment planning will be presented identifying the most common aesthetic finishing factors that can enhance any complimentary dental work. Examples illustrating the difference between multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary treatment will be presented with emphasis on the significance of early consultation with the orthodontist, the patient, and any other dental professional.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Stress the significance of prior treatment planning before starting any intervention.
- Illustrate the difference between multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary case planning.
- Show examples of comprehensive cases treated in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary ways.
