Adjunctive orthodontic therapy in restorative dentistry

This article focuses on the interaction between the orthodontist and other dental specialists to facilitate combined treatment of permanent dentition and mutilated dentition. The importance of careful and precise treatment planning of such malocclusions, including a thorough restorative and periodontal treatment plan, is emphasized. Clinical examples that range from adjunctive minor orthodontic therapy to combined orthognathic surgery treatment are presented.