title: Combined orthodontic and prosthetic therapy. Special considerations.
abstract: The adult patient may present with a complex medical and dental history. Comprehensive treatment planning with appropriate consultation among the restorative dentist and other dental specialists is a prerequisite for a successful treatment outcome. This article reviewed the role of orthodontic treatment in the restoration of the partially edentulous patient. The case illustrations presented show the value of collaborative efforts in a multidisciplinary team approach. Although there may be initial reluctance on the part of some patients to seek multiple specialty consultations, the rewards are great for the patient and the dentists who subscribe to this treatment philosophy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, UMAB-Dental School, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Shroff
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Siegel
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Feldman
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Siegel
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000848:Anodontia / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar; D019516:Orthodontic Space Closure; D010348:Patient Care Team; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques