title: Collaborative care for better aesthetic outcomes.
abstract: Considering the ever increasing demand for youthful and attractive smiles, collaborative patient care among restorative clinicians and periodontists is paramount. Successful aesthetic rehabilitation often demands a multidisciplinary approach and requires more than a prescribed treatment plan. "Beginning with the end in mind" not only helps the patient actualize treatment possibilities-thus making them a part of and engaged in their dental care from the start--but also provides clinicians with the appropriate data vital to accomplishing any required surgical and restorative procedure. Conjoint treatment planning will help each clinician accomplish treatment objectives more effectively while achieving a functional and aesthetic outcome for optimal patient care. The lines of communication between clinicians must remain open and accessible at all times. As demonstrated, many practitioners involved with complex dental treatment will utilize many levels of education, communication, and
authors.forename: Robert P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Pulliam
authors.forename: Spalding
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Green
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016556:Crown Lengthening; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D005893:Gingivoplasty; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010517:Periodontics; D023861:Photography, Dental