Global prevalence of early childhood dental fear and anxiety: A ...
2024年3月1日 · Dental fear is an emotional response that is triggered by specific stimuli encountered in a dental setting. On the other hand, dental anxiety is a heightened state of apprehension characterized by the fear of potential distress associated with dental treatment.
Contemporary Behavior Guidance Techniques to Outsmart Child’s …
These techniques principally emphasize alleviation of dental anxiety or dentophobia among infants, children, adolescents, and children with special health care needs (SHCN) to provide quality oral health care and to instill a positive dental attitude.
The level of dental fear and anxiety is higher in children with …
To assess levels of dental fear and anxiety (DFA) in children with and without Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) and dental caries lesions. In this cross-sectional observational study, 159 children between 8 and 12 years of age were included.
Managing dental fear and anxiety in pediatric patients: A qualitative ...
Authentic testimonials in YouTube videos endorsed and interpreted a variety of strategies adoptable by patients, parents, and dental professionals for managing children's and adolescents' dental fears and anxieties.
The impact of dental anxiety on the oral health of children aged …
2019年11月8日 · Dental anxiety, dental fear and dental phobia in children is well documented in the literature, 1 with a reported prevalence of dental fear ranging from 5.7% to 20.6% 2 in...
Dental Fear and Anxiety in Pediatric Patients - Springer
This book is a comprehensive guide to pediatric dental fear/anxiety (DFA) and phobia that will provide practitioners with a full understanding of the etiology, prevalence, assessment, and management of these conditions.
The Relationship between Dental Fear and Anxiety, General Anxiety/Fear …
Dental fear and anxiety (DFA) is common across the lifespan and represents a barrier to proper oral health behaviors and outcomes. The aim of this study is to present a conceptual model of the relationships between DFA, general anxiety/fear, sensory over-responsivity (SOR), and/or oral health behaviors and outcomes.
Application of magic distraction therapy for the alleviation of dental ...
2024年11月6日 · Dental fear and anxiety (DFA) in children leads to increased pain sensitivity and challenging behaviors that complicate treatment. Employing magic as a distraction therapy utilizes children’s imagination and curiosity to mitigate these effects, yet …
Treating children and adolescents with dental fear and anxiety (DFA) and phobia can be challenging. Upon obtaining my B.D.S. and prior to learning many of the techniques discussed in this book, I remember feeling frustrated when not able to help patients with DFA take control of the situation they found themselves in and feel better about ...
Dental fear (DF) and dental anxiety (DA) are used to denote early signs of dental phobia (DP): an excessive or unreasonable fear or anxiety with regard to the challenge/threat of dental examination and treatment, which influences daily living and results in prolonged avoidance of dental treatment [1].