Management of dentoalveolar ridge defects for implant site development: an interdisciplinary approach

This article presents the interdisciplinary management of a severe alveolar ridge defect to enable optimal implant placement and minimally invasive dentistry for an optimal functional and esthetic outcome. To attain the best esthetic and biologic results for implant placement, an interdisciplinary approach was used to synergistically combine orthodontics, periodontics, and restorative dentistry to simplify a complex periodontal restorative problem and minimize the procedures required for restoration of maximal esthetics and function.