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Management of dentin dysplasia and facial disharmony
Author(s) -
Chamberlain Barbara B.,
Hayward J. R.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1983.tb01615.x
Subject(s) - medicine , prosthodontist , periodontist , confusion , pager , dentistry , psychology , psychoanalysis , telecommunications , computer science
SUMMARY Patients with unusual congenital dental anomalies are often referred to the hospital dentistry team for evaluation and treatment recommendations. Communication between oral surgeon, orthodontist, pedodontist, periodontist, and prosthodontist after a combined single examination may simplify the treatment alternatives and save the patient the frustration and confusion of seeking treatment from a number of specialists. When necessary, com‐ bined treatment can be efficiently coordinated at the original consultation appointment. The recommendations of each specialist are then recorded together in the hospital record. This' simplifies follow‐up treatment and allows for easy transfer of information should the patient move to another location. In complex treat‐ ment cases, the pooling of dental specialist re‐ sources may permit conservatism and answer the patient's needs with lifetime perspectives.