An agoraphobic patient with dental anxiety: report of case.
A 46-year-old woman made an appointment for dental therapy. The patient's agoraphobia and dental anxiety presented a difficult treatment situation. An open dialogue between patient and dentist along with a flexible treatment plan and unhurried appointments contributed to the success of the dental rehabilitation.
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D000379:Agoraphobia / Q000628:therapy; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003442:Crowns; D003729:Dental Care / Q000523:psychology*; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000628:therapy