title: Treating complex cases using an interdisciplinary approach for predictable aesthetic and functional outcome.
abstract: The successful introduction of endosseous implants has significantly changed dental treatment planning and therapy. To date, implants can be utilized not only to convert removable prostheses into fixed restorations, but also to improve the overall functional and aesthetic outcome. The sequence of treatment involving the different disciplines in the comprehensive treatment of the patient is an important factor needed to achieve excellence in complex restorative cases. This article presents a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to a complex full-mouth fixed reconstruction in the aesthetically and functionally compromised partially edentulous patient.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This article describes a sequential approach to the interdisciplinary treatment of a partially edentulous patient. Upon reading this article, the reader should be able to: Understand the relevance of proper diagnosis and treatment planning on full-mouth rehabilitations. Identify the goals for the various sequences involved in treating complex restorative cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-7444, USA. oscarind@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Oscar I
authors.initials: OI
authors.lastname: Ramírez
authors.forename: Ralf F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Schuler
authors.forename: Harold
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Heindl
mesh_terms: D016556:Crown Lengthening / Q000379:methods*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary / Q000379:methods; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008311:Malocclusion, Angle Class I / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants