title: Cosmetic dentistry: patients' perspectives.
abstract: More dentists now are offering cosmetic dentistry to their patients. In this study, patients' perspectives on a variety of cosmetic procedures were surveyed. Women and older respondents seemed most willing to have cosmetic treatment. Perception of fees and discomfort level of these procedures also were examined. Many practitioners report an increase in office productivity with cosmetic dentistry, and an increase in personal satisfaction from performing esthetic procedures that their patients appreciate.
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authors.lastname: Manos
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003801:Dental Veneers / Q000523:psychology; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005250:Fees, Dental; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010147:Pain Measurement; D012737:Sex Factors; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000523:psychology; D055815:Young Adult