title: Aesthetic design preservation in multidisciplinary therapy: philosophy and clinical execution.
abstract: Complex perio-prosthetic cases that require multidisciplinary therapy often result in compromised aesthetics. Traditional treatment planning philosophies, as well as existing interdisciplinary relational patterns, do not promote the achievement of predictable aesthetic results. Implementation of a restorative-driven approach requires the development of an aesthetic blueprint that will serve as a guide through treatment. This article illustrates the clinical techniques and sequence for an outcome-based protocol that enhances therapeutic cohesiveness and ensures the sequential transfer of design objectives for the preservation of aesthetics in multidisciplinary therapy.
authors.affiliation: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. ealeed,d@,sm.com
authors.forename: Ernesto A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Sang K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Jun
mesh_terms: D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy