Alongwith the other branches of medicine,
stomatological medicine recorded extraordinary progress,
of exponential level, indeed. In everyday practice, the
scientific advances have been assimilated either as
diagnostic and therapeutical arguments or as pragmatic
procedures applicable for reaching a correct diagnosis and
optimum therapeutical solutions. The effects of the
informational outburst soon appeared, with both positive
and negative implications. Among the worst ones, mention
should be first made of the introduction of abusive
investigations, which affect patient’s financial condition
and, secondly, neglection of the morphological, functional
and clinical situation, viewed globally. Numerous
specialties, specializations and specialists have emerged in
stomatological medicine, yet without the support of
sufficient practical regulations. On the other side, the
stomatologist manifests multiple abilities which, in certain
cases, may cover all specialized procedures. Even if, sooner
or later, the still missing regulations will come intro force,
the authors back up the preeminence of a holistic vision in
the theory and practice of stomatological medicine.
- dental medicine
- diagnostic argument
- holistic vision
- treatment plan