The effect of dental fear and anxiety on the dental status of children aged 12-14
Alberth, M.ár.; Gál, N.ém.; Nemes, J.; Töviskes, M.ár.; Máth, J.án.
Fogorvosi Szemle 95(3): 113-117
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0015-5314 PMID: 12141191 Document Number: 540689
There are many different causes thus many different forms of fear and anxiety. The so called 'dental fear' and 'dental anxiety' are especially significant for the dentists since they determine the attitude of the patients during therapy. Negligence caused by fear and anxiety influence the dental status. The authors investigated the effect of the dental fear and anxiety on the dental status of children aged between 12-14. A significant correlation was found between the level of the fear and anxiety and the number of the untreated or extracted tooth. Children studying well at school had lower level of fear and better dental status. The mother's educational level also influenced the child's fear significantly.