Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 194, 479 - 482 (2003)
Published online: 10 May 2003 | doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4810184
The interdisciplinary management of hypodontia: the relationship between an interdisciplinary team and the general dental practitioner
R S Hobson1, N E Carter2, T J Gillgrass3, N J A Jepson4, J G Meechan5, F Nohl6 & J H Nunn7
- The general practitioner has an important role in the management of hypodontia.
- The severity of hypodontia does not indicate the complexity of treatment required.
- The general practitioner role is vital for maintenance following comprehensive treatment.
- Good liaison between general practitioner and dental professionals managing the case is important.
The interdisciplinary management of hypodontia:
- Paediatric dentistry
- Restorative dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Oral surgery
- The relationship between an interdisciplinary team and the general dental practitioner
Abstract
This paper will illustrate how the general dental practitioner can provide care for patients with hypodontia. It will demonstrate how an interdisciplinary team works for hypodontia patients and, in particular, for those with severe hypodontia.
- Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Orthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BW, England
- Consultant in Orthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BW, England
- Consultant in Orthodontics, Edinburgh Postgraduate Institute, Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9YW, Scotland
- Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BW, England
- Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Oral Surgery, School of Dental Sciences, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BW, England
- Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Newcastle Dental Hospital, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AZ
- Professor and Head of Department, Department of Public and Child Dental Health, Dental School and Hospital, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland
Correspondence to: R S Hobson1
Child Dental Health, Newcastle Dental School, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE2 4BW
e-mail: R.S.Hobson@ncl.ac.uk