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ArticleBMC oral health2021

Magnification of fear and intention of avoidance in non-experienced versus experienced dental treatment in adults.

Chia-Shu Lin, Chen-Yi Lee, Li-Ling Chen, Long-Ting Wu, Shue-Fen Yang, Tze-Fang Wang

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Chia-Shu LinDepartment of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei, 11221, Taiwan (ROC). winzlin@nycu.edu.tw.
Chen-Yi LeeDepartment of Oral Hygiene, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan.
Li-Ling ChenDepartment of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei, 11221, Taiwan (ROC).
Long-Ting WuDepartment of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei, 11221, Taiwan (ROC).
Shue-Fen YangDepartment of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei, 11221, Taiwan (ROC).
Tze-Fang WangDepartment of Nursing, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, 11221, Taiwan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDental fear is associated with the experience of prior dental treatment and avoidance of dental visits. It remains unclear if individuals show an intention of avoidance (IA) towards treatments that they have not received (i.e., non-experienced dental treatment). The study aims to investigated (a) if individuals showed an increased fear and IA to non-experienced, compared to experienced dental treatment, and (b) if fear and IA to non-experienced treatment is associated with dental anxiety.

methodsFear/IA of 12 common conditions of dental treatment of 402 adults were investigated. If subjects have experienced the condition, fear and IA were assessed based on subjects' prior experience (i.e., ExpFear/ExpIA). If they have not experienced the condition, fear and IA were assessed based on their anticipation (i.e., NExpFear/NExpIA). Trait dental anxiety was assessed using the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF-4C+).

results(A) NExpFear and NExpIA were significantly higher than ExpFear and ExpIA, respectively. (B) The IDAF-4C+ scores are positively correlated with NExpFear/NExpIA and negatively correlated with the magnification of fear (i.e., the discrepancy in the fear/IA of non-experienced vs. experienced conditions). (C) The condition 'extraction of a wisdom tooth' and 'root canal treatment' showed the highest ratings on NExpFear.

conclusionsIndividuals may develop a high degree of fear and IA of the treatment they have not received. Trait dental anxiety plays a key role in the fear of non-experienced treatment.

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Dental AnxietyIntentionAdultDental CareFearHumansPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesAvoidanceDental anxietyFearPain

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PMID34210309
PMCPMC8252235

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