Multi-disciplinary treatment planning for the restorative patient

Many older patients present requiring a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment aimed at restoring their dentition to health, satisfactory function, and appearance. The restorative dentist with specialist knowledge of periodontics, and fixed and removable prosthodontics is well qualified to provide a treatment plan to achieve these goals. The basic principles of formulating a treatment plan are discussed and a case presented which required a combination of occlusal therapy, periodontics, orthodontics and fixed and removable prosthodontics.