Open AccessAn Approach to Interdisciplinary Orthodontics
Author(s) -
Manash Jyoti Borah
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of science and healthcare research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2455-7587
DOI - 10.52403/ijshr.20211029
Subject(s) - periodontist , prosthodontist , multidisciplinary approach , medicine , orthodontics , multidisciplinary team , dentistry , medical education , psychology , nursing , sociology , social science
Patient seeking orthodontic treatment in the present era comprises of both children and adults, thereby increasing the importance of multidisciplinary approach in orthodontics immensely. The interdisciplinary approach requires active involvement of various specialists like Prosthodontist, Oral and maxillofacial Surgeon, ENT surgeon, Paediatrician, Pedodontist, Endodontist, Periodontist, Audiologist, Physiotherapist etc. A combined interdisciplinary treatment approach will yield a result best suited for the patient as well as clinicians. Orthodontist in such Interdisciplinary treatment approach can play a primary or secondary role. So, the purpose of this article is to briefly summarize interdisciplinary approach for the management of dentofacial problems.Keywords: Interdisciplinary Orthodontics, Orthodontist, multidisciplinary approach in orthodontics