Beyond the Single Tooth. Treatment planning for whole mouth dentistry

It's quite easy for a dentist to fix something that might be broken. But it takes much more effort to ask yourself why that specific event occurred, how to improve it or make it more stable. The easiest action is the restorative approach. The point is how to make sure that it is the best choice. Would any other discipline and the consult of a different specialist help to improve the result? This book is about a comprehensive approach to dentistry where integrated diagnosis and treatment planning are essential. It is the culmination of the author's education and practices over thirty years of experience. This book is not about choosing the right course, mentor, or training but is an instrument to be consulted at any career stage. "Changing people's lives one smile at a time & moving them towards health and confidence" is the author's mission. And it's based on a comprehensive interdisciplinary diagnosis by looking after the patient's general wellness from an oral and systemic point of view and having him involved as a "partner" for his care. These concepts are explained throughout the clinical case presentations in the book, with the final intent to find the optimal way to treat the patient by integrating all the disciplines.