Restorative dentistry and the periodontium

The balance of form and function in the relationship of the teeth to the periodontium must be recreated in artificial restorations in order to impart biologic health and comfortable function to the dentition. No aspect of the tooth is so remote from the periodontium that is has no influence on the health of the tissue.     

Restorative dentistry for the pediatric patient

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry sponsored the Pediatric Restorative Dentistry Consensus Conference in 2002. This paper will review the consensus statements that were issued as a result of the conference. Since the conference there have been advances in procedures, materials, and techniques that need to be considered in terms of some of the consensus statements. The introduction of the First Dental Home, interim therapeutic restoration and nanotechnology are examples of some of the materials and techniques that are now part of everyday pediatric dentistry. This paper will discuss the updates as it relates to each of the 2002 consensus statements.     

Restorative dentistry using a multidisciplinary approach

Multidisciplinary treatment was essential for this patient to optimally manage the occlusion and missing teeth. When the space distribution was completed, ridge management procedures for pontic site development were accomplished. The final restorative treatment required was actually minimized to a 7-unit fixed partial denture. It was apparent the multidisciplinary treatment was essential to predictably manage this patient by decreasing risk and ensuring a long-term strategy for enhanced patient satisfaction.