RESUMEN
This article discusses psychologic characteristics of edentulous patients who seek restorative dental services. Restorative treatment options range from conventional dentures to implant-supported fixed partial dentures. Through an understanding of patient motives and expectations, the most appropriate treatment can be selected. Recognizing psychologic factors that contribute to dissatisfaction with dental treatment will permit the dentist to match patient needs with suggested treatment.
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Arcada Parcialmente Edéntula/rehabilitación , Arcada Edéntula/rehabilitación , Planificación de Atención al Paciente , Humanos , Satisfacción del PacienteRESUMEN
Dentists should consider the diagnosis of depression, which has been shown to have a detrimental effect on the success of denture therapy. Patients who are depressed are rarely aware of the existence of depression. The dentist is responsible to elicit the information that confirms or rules out the diagnosis of depression. Proper referral of these patients will not only enhance the success of denture treatment but will improve the patient's quality of life, which is the foremost goal in patient care.