title: An Interdisciplinary Approach in Rehabilitation of an Adult Mutilated Dentition with Multiple Missing Permanent Teeth--A Case Report.
abstract: Adult orthodontics has been an area of increasing focus in recent times. Comprehensive treatment of adults is more challenging due to a myriad of problems that coexist in an adult that makes treatment planning more challenging. A large number of individuals seek dental care because of aesthetic reasons, that is, the desire to look more attractive by improving their smiles. The role an attractive smile plays on a person's self-image and confidence cannot be overemphasized. Evaluating and treating patients for the purpose of smile design often involves a multi-discipline approach. Achieving an ideal smile may require orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, periodontal therapy, including soft tissue repositioning and bone re-contouring, cosmetic dentistry, and plastic surgery. This aesthetic approach to patient care produces the best dental and dental-facial beauty. This paper describes a case report in which an orthodontist, an endodontist, and a prosthodontist worked as a team to improve the patients smile and confidence.
authors.forename: Sarvesh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Agrawal
authors.forename: Nidhin Philip
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Jose
authors.forename: Rohan S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Bandi
authors.forename: Nimit
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: Shobha J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Rodrigues
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003970:Diastema / Q000628:therapy; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D008311:Malocclusion, Angle Class I / Q000628:therapy*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012649:Self Concept; D012904:Smiling; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods; D055815:Young Adult