The path to exceptional clinical results and patient satisfaction begins with a solid philosophical foundation. This multicontributed book brings together representative cases from respected clinicians around the world to illustrate the philosophies that must guide sound treatment decisions. The book is organized by the broad topics of careful patient evaluation and diagnosis, interdisciplinary treatment planning, and minimally invasive and patient-centered treatment, with each chapter presenting the specific philosophy underlying one or more cases treated by the author. For each case, the author shares special challenges that were faced and a retrospective evaluation that highlights aspects of treatment that could be improved given new knowledge and insight. The clinical cases are presented with full-color images showing treatment from planning to result with accompanying text that details nuances of the case that bring it into full clinical focus. An elegant and thoughtful volume sure to fascinate and inspire the reader.

360 pp; 1,158 illus; (mostly color);

ISBN: 978-1-85097-242-6; 9781850972426;

Contents

Section I: Careful Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis
1. Periodontal-Prosthodontic Treatment for Smile Enhavenment—W. Att, S. Koppa
2. The Key Role of Occlusion in Obtaining a Reliable Funtional and Esthetic Oral Rehabilitation—L. Galasso
3. The Need for Orthodontic Treatment Due to Extraction Without Replacement—B. Melsen
4. Immediate Loading of Multiple Single Implant Crowns in the Esthetic Zone—T. Testori, F. Scutellà
5. Use of Orthodontic Therapy to Improve the Esthetic and Periodontal Prognosis of Root Coverage Surgery—G. Zucchelli, G. Alessandri Bonetti

Section II: Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning
6. Comprehensive Implant and Restorative Treatment Using a Novel Guided Bone Regeneration Approach: Open Barrier Membrane Technique—E. Funakoshi
7. Implant Failure and Subsequent Treatment: Report of a Complex Case—U. Grunder
8. Interdisciplinary Approach for Optimizing Esthetics: Digital Technology and Excellence in Dental Esthetics—L. Rutten, P. Rutten, I. Gamborena
9. Interdisciplinary Management of Complex Implant Treatment—M. Yamazaki

Section III: Minimally Invasive Approach
10. Multiple Microdontia: Orthodontic Treatment and Adhesive Composite Restorations for Esthetic and Functional Correction—A. Cerutti, A. Crescini
11. Early Intervention for Severe Tooth Wear Using Conservative Adhesive Restorations—D. Dietschi
12. Direct Esthetic Restorations in Posterior Teeth: Criteria for Intervention and Clinical Protocol—F. Ferraris
13. Minimally Invasive Is Not Good Enough: Noninvasive, Simple Measures for a Very Complex Case—A. Horowitz
14. Improving the Esthetics of Posterior Restorations Using Indirect Composite Inlays—F. Mangani
15. Preserving the Natural Dentition with Minimally Invasive Treatment and Maximum Results in a Complex Clinical Case—G. Rasperini, V. Maccagnola, M. Raffaini
16. No-Prep Veneers: An Efficient, Predictable, and Minimally Invasive Approach to Restorative Treatment—O. Reichert di Lorenzen
17. Selecting the Optimal Restorative Modality for Diastemata Closure—R.C. Spreafico

Section IV: Patient-Centered Treatment
18. Treatment of a Class II Malocclusion with Molar Distalization and Fixed Appliances—V. Cacciafesta
19. A Prosthodontic Approach to Achieving Functional and Esthetic Results in a Complex Rehabilitation: Dentistry Beyond the Beautiful Smile—M.L. Galindo Restrepo, C.P. Marinello
20. A Rational Approach to Minimally Invasive Esthetic Dentistry—A. Putignano, G. Politano, V. Musella
21. Accurate Movement with CAD/CAM Technology in Lingual Orthodontics—R. Romano
22. Functional and Esthetic Restorative Treatment: Different Cases, different Challenges—S. Schunke