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Managing Esthetics and Economics in the Older Patient: A Case Report

Selective intervention preserves tooth structure while improving smile harmony and soft-tissue response.

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  • Dimple Desai

  • March 1, 2026

  • 9 min

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    Older patients increasingly seek dental treatments that balance esthetics with budget due to economic constraints.

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    The population aged 65 and older is the fastest growing demographic in the U.S., impacting dental practice patient bases.

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    Tooth retention among older adults has improved, with edentulism rates significantly decreasing over the past 20 years.

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    Understanding older patients' motivations and financial limitations is crucial for dentists to ensure treatment acceptance.

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    A case report illustrates a 75-year-old patient opting for minimally invasive veneers after aligner therapy to meet her esthetic goals.

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Managing Esthetics and Economics in the Older Patient: A Case Report

  • by Dimple Desai

  • March 1, 2026

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