30 year old male from Israel presents for emergency visit. Chief complaint “I broke my bottom front tooth eating a bagel.” Intraoral exam revealed tooth #25 fractured above the gingival tissue.

Patient was told that esthetically bonding could be done until post & core and crown could be completed upon return to Israel. Tooth #25 was beveled, etched, bonded surfaces MIDLF with bonding shade A2. The tooth was shaped and occlusion adjusted. The patient was very happy with the esthetic results.

N.D., New York University College of Dentistry

Patients seeking dentistry in New York City during this frightening economic period are primarily seeking more significant cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry. Ironically, the smaller dental work disinterests them now. Perhaps patients now have more time, or perhaps they are preparing for interviews.