Hastaların ağız sağlığı, dental anksiyete düzeyleri ve olası belirleyicileri ile ilgili bildirimlerinin ölçek sonuçlarıyla tutarlılığı.

Objective: The aim of this study was to test the consistency of the patients' self-reported oral health status, dental anxiety levels and its determinants with the scales' results measuring dental anxiety levels. Material-Method: One hundred-and thirteen volunteered subjects (71 female, 42 male) have participated in this study. The clinical periodontal parameters (gingival index, plaque index, bleeding on probing, probing pocket depth and clinical attachment level) were recorded. The Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and Dental Hygiene Fear Survey (DHFS) were applied. The patients have also reported their own evaluations about their oral health, dental anxiety and pain expectations related to dental prophylaxis. Results: The anxiety scores (MDAS and DHFS) have not presented any correlations with periodontal parameters (p>0.05). The self-reported oral health status has negative correlation with DHFS scores (p<0.05). Besides, self-reported oral health status has not presented any correlations with periodontal parameters (p>0.05). The self-reported dental anxiety and dental anxiety related to dental prophylaxis were correlated strongly positive (p<0.001). Discussion: The investigated study group has presented lower levels of dental anxiety and has mild to moderate periodontal problems. Further studies with larger study groups including the subjects with higher anxiety, and periodontitis parameters' levels might give the opportunity to make more clear comments about these relationships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]