Wall Street Executive with severe fear of dentistry

The second dental patient that I observed was a Wall Street executive. The patient was extremely nervous and agitated to the point where his hands and lips were quivering. The patient was frequently given verbal comfort either by Dr. Dorfman or the endodontist who was treating him. His oral problems were overwhelming. Due to tooth erosions and cavitations, he had a collapsed bite; therefore, prior to any reconstructive dental work, he had a TMJ consult. On the day of the appointment, the patient was scheduled for 8 RCTs (root canal therapy) which were completed within 2 hours to minimize the patient’s stress level. After the RCTs were finished, impressions for gold posts and cores were taken and sent immediately to the dental lab via a messenger. The patient will have his temporary bridge #6 to #11 made in lab and occlusions restored on Friday.

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P.B., New York University College of Dentistry, Patient 2

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