A leap in self-esteem due to an improvement in dental aesthetics. | [Journal of Pakistan Dental Association • 2005]

Author(s):

1. Ivy D. Poltz: New York University College of Dentistry, New York, USA

2. Maureen Mcandrew: New York University College of Dentistry, New York, USA

3. Efstathios Giannoutsos: New York University College of Dentistry, New York, USA

4. Denise J. Estafan: Department of General Dentistry and Management Sciences, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, USA

Abstract:

A patient presented at New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD), reporting that he did not want to open his mouth. He had been emotionally traumatized by the unaesthetic appearance of his smile, which displayed two open-faced metal crowns on his maxillary central incisors. While removal of caries and restoration of gingival health was achieved, the most important triumph for this patient was the immediate improvement in his self-esteem after completion of the aesthetic treatment.

Page(s): 116-118

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Dental Association, Volume: 14, Issue: 2, Year: 2005

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