Syndrome is group of signs and symptoms associated with any morbid process and constituting together the picture of the disease. This poses a great challenge to the examiner to adequately diagnose and distinguish a syndrome from other pathologies. Although many of these disorders are not preventable, or curable early detection may allow significant improvement in the health care. Dentist is often in a unique position to pick up a previously unrecognized genetic or birth defect problem in a patient or family. Since many syndromes affect the oral structures in the unique way it aids in diagnosis. Although curing of genetic diseases is not yet available, maintenance of good oral health is important.
Background and objective This study was conducted to quantify the anxiety associated with third molar extraction in dental students. And to compare the anxiety levels between males and females, among impacted and non-impacted groups. Methods The study included 100 dental students who reported to Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Sciences, requiring mandibular third molar removal. Only those patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. The anxiety levels were evaluated based on the scores of the Corah's Dental Anxiety Scale. Results Results showed scores among female patients was higher than males; however the difference between male and female patients was statistically not significant. Among impacted and non-impacted groups score was higher among the impacted group, but the difference between impacted and non-impacted groups was statistically not significant too. Conclusion To conclude, maxillofacial surgeons should consider patients who visit dental offices for third molar impaction surgery as most prone to anxiety which could either result from conditioning or learned responses from their peers. Noteworthy, prior awareness of the patient's psychologic makeup and susceptibility to anxiety may be of value, thus enabling appropriate therapy and improved recovery postoperatively.
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