Sunita Shrivastav
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, IndiaPublications
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Case Report
Orthodontic Therapy as an Adjunct to Prosthetic Rehabilitation for Restoring Esthetics and Function: An Interdisciplinary Case Report
Author(s): Akanksha Kumar*, Apurv Mamidwar, Narendra Sharma, Ranjit Kamble, Sunita Shrivastav and Shriya Murarka
Introduction: Patients seeking replacement of missing teeth in the esthetic zone alongwith any co-existing malocclusion often present a formidable challenge and call for an interdisciplinary approach for achieving results that are both functionally and esthetically acceptable and stable. For comprehensive oral rehabilitation, pre-prosthetic orthodontics can successfully improve the prognosis of restorative treatment and optimize the outcome. In these cases, thorough communication between the Orthodontist and the Prosthodontist is essential in order to make a prudent decision for the benefit of the patient and establish their treatment objectives. Case description: This case report describes the management of a 17 years old male patient with three missing maxillary incisors treated with a combined orthodontic-prosthodontic interdisciplinary app.. Read More»