Multidisciplinary approaches in complex oral rehabilitation: integrating surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, and implants for functional and aesthetic restoration: a narrative review

Abstract

Persistent dental issues, such as deteriorating teeth, mismatched prostheses, genetic disorders, traumatic injuries, and periodontal disease, often complicate oral rehabilitation. These challenges highlight the need for a multidisciplinary approach. This review explores and evaluates how the integration of surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, and implants can optimize both functional and aesthetic outcomes in complex oral rehabilitation. This narrative review systematically analyzed recent literature from PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, emphasizing studies published within the last ten years. Key search terms included "oral rehabilitation," "surgery," "endodontics," "orthodontics," and "dental implants." Articles addressing the integration of these disciplines in managing complex dental cases were selected and reviewed. Surgical interventions establish a foundation for subsequent treatments, while endodontics preserves and prepares damaged teeth. Orthodontic treatments correct alignment issues, facilitating effective prosthetic and implant placements. Implants offer durable and aesthetic solutions for missing teeth. Key studies illustrated successful outcomes through combined approaches, such as surgical preparations followed by endodontic and orthodontic treatments, culminating in implant placements. This multidisciplinary strategy ensures comprehensive care by Integrating surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, and implants. It is essential for achieving optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes in complex oral rehabilitation, effectively addressing both patient needs and challenges.

Keywords:

Multidisciplinary approach, complex oral rehabilitation, surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, dental implants

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