PHASES OF DENTAL FEAR FOR 4 TREATMENT PROCEDURES AMONG MILITARY PERSONNEL

被引:14
作者
SOH, G
YU, P
机构
[1] Department of Preventive Dentistry, National University Hospital, Singapore 0511
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D O I
10.1093/milmed/157.6.294
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Dental fear is a significant problem in the delivery of dental care. This study examined the phases of dental fear in 488 military conscripts scheduled to receive four categories of dental treatment for the first time. Results showed that the level of fear increased gradually from the day before treatment and peaked while receiving it. A significant reduction occurred after completing the treatment. Among the different types of procedures, tooth extraction elicited the highest degree of fear, while having the teeth cleaned registered the lowest. Military servicemen showed a pattern of dental fear similar to those of other population groups.
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页码:294 / 297
页数:4
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