Many specialty procedures are referred to as inter-disciplinary simply because they are referred by another practice. The truth is, in most cases, there’s very little need for communication. The specialist does the referred treatment and sends the patient back to the referring practice. This works extremely well, but it’s not necessarily inter-disciplinary dentistry.
Dental implants, beyond the routine cases, do call for inter-disciplinary care. It is also a wonderful opportunity to enhance relationships, improve patient treatment and ensure a smooth process. The reason this is the case with implants is that frequently the referring practice cannot know what is expected in the restorative phase until the specialist has completed a diagnosis and treatment plan.
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