The relationship between dental anxiety in children, adolescents and their parents at dental environment

Assunção, Cristiane Meira; Losso, Estela Maris; Andreatini, Roberto; Menezes, José Vitor Nogara Borges de

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“…The fact suggests that, as children develop in all aspects (physical, cognitive, emotional and social), they acquire a greater ability to cooperate during dental treatment, demonstrating their emotions in other ways and not through non-cooperation [21]. However, in this study, age and sex of children were not associated with childhood anxiety to dental treatment, according to results found in other studies [7,21,22].…”

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“…Individual psychological aspects, environmental factors, anxiety of parents, high DMFT index, first contact with the dentist and frequency often act as factors predisposing to anxiety related to dental treatment [3][4][5][6][7][8]. Thus, Dentistry professionals must find ways to reduce exposures to stimuli that trigger anxiety and turn the treatment into a positive experience [9].…”

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Anxiety in Children submitted to Dental Appointment

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Objective: To determine anxiety in children undergoing dental treatment and to evaluate associated factors. Material and Methods: The sample consisted of 48 children during dental appointment in dental clinics of the Franciscano University Center, 48 caregivers, and 46 dentistry students. The modified Venham Picture Test was used to determine anxiety of children during dental appointment, before and after treatment. For determining anxiety related to dental care among caregivers, the modified Corah's dental anxiety scale was used. The Lipp`s stress symptoms inventory for adults was applied to determine the stress level of dentistry students. In addition, the individual characteristics of participants were recorded to determine their association with the presence of anxiety. Results: Anxiety was observed in 60.4% of children, and it was related to invasive dental procedures (p = 0.021), history of dental pain (p = 0.002), presence of bruxism (p = 0.028), anxious caregivers (p = 0.023), and stress of the dental student that conducted the appointment (p = 0.005). Conclusion: Overall, the majority of pediatric patients showed anxiety, which was directly related to misbehavior during dental care. Moreover, anxiety was related to individual characteristics of children and was influenced by the anxiety level of caregivers, as well as the emotional state of dentistry students during the dental appointment.

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Anxiety in Children submitted to Dental Appointment

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“…It is common in patients of all age groups, but it is mainly developed during childhood and adolescence [1].…”

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“…In fact, by identifying factors associated with anxiety, it is possible to use appropriate strategies to control the child's behavior during dental treatment [1,3].…”

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Levels of Anxiety and Salivary Alpha-Amylase in Children During Restorative Dental Treatment

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Objective: To assess levels of anxiety and salivary alpha-amylase in children and its association with the use of informative or aversive behavioral management techniques during restorative dental procedures. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed with 69 children aged 4-12 years submitted to restorative dental treatment. The level of anxiety of patients was verified by means of the Modified Venham Picture Test and levels of salivary alpha-amylase were measured before and after the restorative procedure. The behavioral management techniques used during the dental procedure were registered. Associations between variables were analyzed using the chi-square test, considering statistically significant associations with p ≤ 0.05. Results: Salivary alpha-amylase showed high and moderate levels prior to dental procedure in 47 children (68.1%). Variables gender and behavioral management techniques were not associated with anxiety, as measured by VPT and salivary alphaamylase activity. However, younger children showed higher levels of alpha-amylase (p = 0.001). Conclusion: The sample revealed that the visit to the dentist has generated anxiety, manifested by behavioral and physiological changes, especially in children under 72 months; thus, no association between anxiety and the different management techniques was observed.

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“…Strategies for the assessment, prevention and control of dental anxiety should be implemented to allow better treatment for children, adolescents and their parents. 21 …”

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Fear and Anxiety in Children For Dental Treatment: Literature Review

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ABSTRACT:Children with dental anxiety may refuse treatment, which can lead to dental emergencies. Behavior management is an essential skill and should be acquired by all members of a dental team treating children. Dental surgery staff should be relaxed, welcoming and friendly. Make the child the centre of attention and smile. Use age-appropriate language and avoid the use of jargon. Decide who will talk to the child and when, as he/she may only be able to listen to one person at a time. Avoid nondental conversations with colleagues during procedures.

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The relationship between dental anxiety in children, adolescents and their parents at dental environment

Abstract: A moderate degree of dental anxiety was prevalent among the children, adolescents and parents who took part in this investigation, with correlations demonstrated between some trait anxiety and dental anxiety scores.

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Anxiety in Children submitted to Dental Appointment

Anxiety in Children submitted to Dental Appointment

Levels of Anxiety and Salivary Alpha-Amylase in Children During Restorative Dental Treatment

Fear and Anxiety in Children For Dental Treatment: Literature Review

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