Multidisciplinary approach to implants: a review.

As implant dentistry grows in popularity, greater numbers of general dental practitioners (GDPs) are offering this service to their patients. In order to improve treatment success for both patient and practitioner, a multidisciplinary approach to implant planning and placement should be taken. However, the literature currently holds few articles which offer advice to the GDP on how to take a multidisciplinary approach to implant treatment.

Influence of two different flap designs on incidence of pain, swelling, trismus, and alveolar osteitis in the week following third molar surgery.

Objective: To investigate the influence of flap design on postoperative trismus, pain, and swelling.

Study Design: Thirty-two patients with bilateral symmetrically impacted mandibular third molars participated in a randomized prospective split mouth study. Two flap designs were used: a buccal envelope flap and a modified triangular flap.

Amelogenesis imperfecta--multidisciplinary management from eruption to adulthood. Review and case report.

Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a group of hereditary conditions that affect enamel formation. It is associated with a high morbidity for the patients and may present major restorative and sometimes orthodontic challenges for the dental team. Early recognition followed by appropriate preventive and restorative care is essential in the successful management of AI.