title: A multidisciplinary approach to treatment planning the single-implant restoration: interdisciplinary coordination.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to delineate the sequential thought process involved in a multidisciplinary approach to treatment planning the single-implant restoration. The pertinent issues involving orthodontic, surgical and restorative processes will be discussed comprehensively, with an emphasis on how communication and coordination among specialists influence the manner in which treatment is rendered.
authors.affiliation: University of California Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, Biomaterials and Hospital Dentistry, Center for Health Sciences, Los Angeles 90095-1668, USA.
authors.forename: Michael G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Lum
authors.forename: Kumar C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Shah
mesh_terms: D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation; D003142:Communication; D019091:Critical Pathways; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D006801:Humans; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013997:Time Factors