Improvement of cosmetic disturbance and dysmasesis for a dental phobia patient

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 54-year-old female with dental phobia, complaints of esthetic dissatisfaction and masticatory dysfunction. A treatment denture was placed after tooth extraction. The definitive denture with non-metal clasp denture was placed after the treatment denture was placed. The prognosis of this treatment has remained good for 3 years.

Discussion: In order to remove the patient’s fear of dental treatment, information about the causes of the dental phobia was obtained during the medical interview. Moreover, the treatment denture and the test for chewing ability raised her motivation for dental treatment.

Conclusion: It is important to reduce fear of dental treatment and to recognize the improvement in oral condition for patients with dental phobia.