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[Diagnosis and treatment of dental anxiety].

Authors :
van Houtem CMHH
Pieterse CM
de Jongh A
Source :
Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde [Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd] 2022 Nov; Vol. 129 (11), pp. 507-512.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Fear of dental treatment is a common phenomenon. Every oral health care provider will have to treat a patient with this fear one day. Adequate diagnostics are essential for a correct assessment of the level of fear and how an anxious patient can best be helped. In cases of mild fear, lowering the state anxiety by teaching the patient coping skills, will suffice. In cases of extreme fear, reducing disposition anxiety (the core of the anxiety disorder) comes first, since this will not only reduce fear during the treatment, but will also halt avoidance behavior, which in the end will have a positive effect on the oral health care of the patient.

Details

Language :
Dutch; Flemish
ISSN :
0028-2200
Volume :
129
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36345675
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5177/ntvt.2022.11.22038