Interdisciplinary Dentistry
Complex dental treatments may require the collaboration of different specialists. Within our team and through a trusted network of colleagues, we coordinate interdisciplinary care across the main areas of dentistry.
Depending on each patient's needs, treatment may involve other specialities such as orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, maxillofacial surgery, or paediatric dentistry. This coordinated approach helps ensure that every phase of treatment is carefully planned and that functional, biological, and aesthetic objectives are considered together.
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Common questions about interdisciplinary dentistry
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What is interdisciplinary dentistry?
Interdisciplinary dentistry brings together different dental specialists to manage complex cases in a coordinated way. Depending on the situation, treatment may involve reconstructive dentistry, orthodontics, periodontology, oral and maxillofacial surgery.
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When is an interdisciplinary approach needed?
It may be recommended when several problems need to be treated together, such as missing teeth, tooth wear, gum disease, malpositioned teeth, aesthetic concerns, or an unstable bite.
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Why might orthodontic treatment be needed before restorations?
Orthodontic treatment can improve tooth position, create the appropriate space for restorations or implants, and establish a more favourable bite. In selected cases, limited tooth movement may also allow a more conservative restorative treatment.
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How are the different treatments coordinated?
A comprehensive assessment is carried out first, usually including a clinical examination, photographs, radiographs, digital scans, and, when indicated, a CBCT. The different specialists then agree on the objectives and sequence of treatment.
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What are the advantages of interdisciplinary treatment?
The treatment is planned as a whole rather than as a series of separate procedures. This can improve predictability, preserve healthy teeth and tissues, and provide a more stable functional and aesthetic result.
