title: Optimizing esthetics and function through interdisciplinary dentistry.
abstract: Esthetic dentistry has evolved dramatically over the years to the point of becoming an expectation from most patients. It is not a fad but is becoming a standard of care for the majority of dental treatment. By learning to practice good quality interdisciplinary dentistry, it is possible to turn a general practice into a comprehensive care practice that caters to high-quality esthetics and function. This article discusses incorporating interdisciplinary dentistry into the general practice and offers some clinical examples.
authors.forename: Paresh
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shah
mesh_terms: D000848:Anodontia / Q000628:therapy; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants