title: Esthetics and the edentulous patient.
abstract: Most individuals undergo some degree of psychological shock, depression, and loss of self-esteem after the loss of their teeth. Optimum success in the treatment of the edentulous patient can no longer be limited to the proper fit, function, speech, selection, and arrangement of teeth. In addition, today's dentists must use treatment strategies that include proper psychological management, caring, and recognition of the importance of the patient's perception of what is personally esthetic. This article addresses the esthetic considerations of this restorative challenge.
mesh_terms: D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003779:Denture Design; D003824:Denture, Complete; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*