The healing power of a smile: Recreating an esthetically and functionally acceptable dentition through a multidisciplinary approach

Reema Sharaf

Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Patients today demand a youthful, attractive smile with comfortable functional acceptance. The complete oral rehabilitation of patients with a functionally compromised dentition frequently involves a multidisciplinary approach and presents a considerable clinical challenge as every case is unique in itself. To a great extent, proper patient selection and careful interdisciplinary treatment planning, including acknowledgment of the patient's perceived needs, reasons for seeking services, financial ability, and socioeconomic profile, can govern the predictability of successful restorations. This clinical report describes a successful multidisciplinary approach for the management of a severely worn dentition due to alcohol consumption, heavy cigarette smoking, and poor oral hygiene. A team approach that includes the clinicians, the laboratory technician, and the patient is essential to achieve the desired results.

Biography

Reema Sharaf has completed her BDS in 1997 – 1998 King Saud University in Riyadh KSA. AGD USC 2002, Saudi Board in Advanced Restorative Dentistry 2009, Consultant in Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry till the present, Deputy of Restorative Dentistry Department from 2016-2019.

dr.reema07@gmail.com