How to Deal with Esthetically Overcritical Patients Who Need Complete Dentures: A Case Report
Huifen Ma, Hui-Qiang Sun, Ping Ji
Citation Information :
Ma H, Sun H, Ji P. How to Deal with Esthetically Overcritical Patients Who Need Complete Dentures: A Case Report. J Contemp Dent Pract 2008; 9 (5):122-127.
The purpose of this report is to present a strategy for making a diagnosis and providing appropriate treatment for denture patients with high esthetic demands.
Background
Some edentulous patients have critical requirements for the esthetic aspect of dentures.
Report
A 55-year-old edentulous female presented with a complaint of dissatisfaction with the appearance of two sets of old dentures. A complex method was used during the fabrication of a new set of dentures in order to meet her demand for esthetics.
Summary
This method essentially improves the mutual communication and cooperation between dentists and patients; therefore, it improves satisfaction of the patients.
Citation
Ma H, Sun H, Ji P. How to Deal with Esthetically Overcritical Patients Who Need Complete Dentures: A Case Report. J Contemp Dent Pract 2008 July; (9)5: 22-127.
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