Dental anxiety and influencing factors: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey

Jeddy, Nadeem; Nithya, S.; Radhika, T; Jeddy, Nafisa

doi:10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_33_17

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“…In contrast, the present study found neither age nor gender to be independent predictors of dental anxiety or behaviour. The increase in the number of visits to the dentist does seem to have a negative influence on the child’s behaviour, in line with what has been published by Jeddy et al [ 65 ]. However, the authors describe the process and explained that during the first visits there is more anxiety and fear than during the last ones, as they are acquiring acceptance mechanisms and learning to distinguish between procedures that produce tension and those that do not [ 66 ].…”

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Behaviour and Anxiety Management of Paediatric Dental Patients through Virtual Reality: A Randomised Clinical Trial

Polo

Vilches²,

David

et al. 2021

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Clinicians should appreciate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) headsets for managing both the anxiety and the behaviour of non-cooperative paediatric patients who require treatment over several dental appointments. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of using a VR headset as a distraction for managing the anxiety and behaviour of paediatric patients during their dental treatment. Eighty patients, aged between five and ten years old and who required dental treatment over three or more appointments, were randomly allocated into two groups. One group used a VR headset during all their appointments, and the other one did not use any distraction technique. The patients were asked to take a Facial Image Scale Test during their first and last appointments to assess their level of anxiety. Additionally, the dentist completed the Frankl Test to quantify the child’s behaviour at the beginning and the end of their treatment. The results obtained, both from the group using the VR headset and from the control group, were compared using the chi-square test. The use of a VR headset during dental treatment significantly reduced anxiety (95% of the children were happy) and improved behaviour (100% positive behaviour) as compared with the control group (40% and 57.5%, respectively). A VR headset can effectively distract a paediatric patient, helping to reduce anxiety and manage behaviour during dental treatment

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“…The prevalence of dental anxiety decreases as children’s ages increase, and the frequency was higher in females than in males [ 6 , 65 ]. In contrast, the present study found neither age nor gender to be independent predictors of dental anxiety or behaviour.…”

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Behaviour and Anxiety Management of Paediatric Dental Patients through Virtual Reality: A Randomised Clinical Trial

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Vilches²,

David

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“…In general, the proportion of females who experience anxiety regarding dental treatment is high [14][15][16] and the degree of anxiety tends to decrease with increasing age [17]. Jeddy et al reported that most patients with DADP were under 40 years of age [18]. In the present study, majority of the study participants were females, which was consistent with other reports, but the participants spanned all generations.…”

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Experience of Intravenous Sedation Increases Incidence of Caries in Patients With Dental Anxiety

Kawasaki¹,

Tanoue²,

Ayuse³

et al. 2021

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ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the decayed, missing due to caries, and filled teeth (DMFT) index of patients with dental anxiety during dental treatment discontinuation.Materials and MethodsA total of 110 patients who complained of fear and anxiety toward dental treatments and who re-visited following treatment discontinuation were enrolled in the study. Patient and dental data considered to be related to caries were digitally collected from medical and dental records. The decayed (D), missing (M), and filled (F) scores, and the DMFT index before and after discontinuation were compared using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, and the influential factors were evaluated using the Poisson and multiple regression analyses.ResultsThe D score and DMFT index increased significantly during the discontinuation period, and the F score decreased. There was no significant change in the M score. The change in the D score was influenced by the pre-discontinuation D score and the number of experiences of intravenous sedation, and the change in the F score was affected by the duration of treatment discontinuation, the DMFT index before discontinuation, and the number of experiences of intravenous sedation. The increase in the DMFT index was affected by the experience of intravenous sedation, the D and M scores, and the DMFT index before discontinuation.ConclusionDiscontinuation of dental treatment was proven to increase the incidence of caries in patients with dental anxiety.Clinical Relevance: Avoiding treatment discontinuation is crucial, particularly in patients treated using intravenous sedation.

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“…Nadeem Jeddy, in his study, reported that 72.6 % of the population have a view that extraction is the anxiety evoking procedure. Whereas in the current study, 55 % of them reported that the illing is the anxiety evoking procedure (Nithya et al, 2018). Steven Moylen reported that smoking leads to anxiety and anxiety related disorders.…”

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Awareness on Smoking and Alcohol Use and Its Association With Increased Levels of Dental Fear and Anxiety - A Survey Among Dental College Students

Harini

2020

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Lifestyle modifications, work pressure, stress may lead to adverse habits like smoking, drinking and tobacco chewing. These habits may lead to poor oral health. Not only poor oral health may also lead to dental fear and dental anxiety. Self-administered questionnaires were designed based on knowledge, attitude and practice. The questionnaire was distributed through an online platform. The study population included people belonging to the age group of 18-24 age groups. The participants were explained about the purpose of the study in detail. The questions were carefully studied and the participants marked the corresponding answers. The data were collected and statistically analysed using SPSS software. Results were collected as an ordinal data and reported that smoking and alcohol causes increased dental fear which leads to poor oral health and some anxiety management techniques should be employed by dental practitioners to make the procedures in a simple way. For a satisfactory dental treatment and good oral health status, the state of mind of the patient is very important and it is influenced by many factors, including smoking and alcohol use. The aim of the study is to evaluate whether students are aware that the increased level of dental fear and anxiety is associated with smoking and alcohol use.

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Dental anxiety and influencing factors: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey

Abstract: This survey has revealed that age, gender, level of education, and procedure along with visit frequency has a direct effect on the patient's state of mind and anxiety.

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Behaviour and Anxiety Management of Paediatric Dental Patients through Virtual Reality: A Randomised Clinical Trial

Behaviour and Anxiety Management of Paediatric Dental Patients through Virtual Reality: A Randomised Clinical Trial

Experience of Intravenous Sedation Increases Incidence of Caries in Patients With Dental Anxiety

Awareness on Smoking and Alcohol Use and Its Association With Increased Levels of Dental Fear and Anxiety - A Survey Among Dental College Students

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