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Composite fillings · low complexity

First restorative visit for a dentally-phobic 38-year-old

Alex had not seen a dentist in 14 years. We started with a no-instruments consultation and built up.

Timeline

4w

Sessions

3

Age band

30-44

FIRST RESTORATIVE VISIT FOR A DENTALLY-PHOBIC 38-YEAR-OLD · AFTER
FIRST RESTORATIVE VISIT FOR A DENTALLY-PHOBIC 38-YEAR-OLD · BEFORE
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Treatment narrative

First visit was 45 minutes with no instruments, no bright light, no mirror. Next visit we did a gentle examination only. Third visit, two composites.

No sedation needed. He is on a 3-month recall now.

  • 3 visits to build trust
  • No sedation required