Abstract

Modern restorative dentistry is evolving beyond isolated treatments—embracing a more integrated, patient-centered approach that considers tooth movement as part of the long-term functional and aesthetic outcome. This lecture will explore how incorporating tooth alignment into daily clinical workflows can elevate restorative care and help preserve tooth structure, optimize function, and enhance patient satisfaction.

Speaker will reflect on adopting an ortho-restorative mindset, supported by digital visualization tools including 3D planning and facially driven simulations. The session will present real clinical scenarios that illustrate how planned tooth movement enabled restorative goals that would have been otherwise compromised or impossible using restorative techniques alone. Emphasis will be placed on using digital tools to communicate treatment intent, increase patient understanding, and support more predictable outcomes.

This lecture is ideal for clinicians interested in broadening their diagnostic perspective and improving treatment acceptance through interdisciplinary planning.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how incorporating teeth alignment into daily workflows can improve patient outcomes and enhance overall practice efficiency.
• Identify patient cases where an ortho-restorative approach can lead to more conservative, long-lasting results.
• Understand how digital visualization tools support diagnosis, planning, and patient communication.
• Review finished ortho-restorative cases that illustrate the efficiency of the digital system and workflow.
• Gain insight into how adopting an interdisciplinary mindset can expand treatment possibilities and elevate patient care.