Author/Authors :
Akarslan, Z.Z. Gazi Üniversitesi - School of Dentistry - Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Turkey , Erten, H. Gazi Üniversitesi - School of Dentistry - Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Turkey , Uzun, Ö. Gazi Üniversitesi - School of Dentistry - Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Turkey , İşeri, E. Gazi Üniversitesi - School of Dentistry - Department of Child Psychiatry, Turkey , Topuz, Ö Gazi Üniversitesi - School of Dentistry - Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Turkey
Abstract :
The aims of this study were to evaluate possible relationships between trait anxiety, dental anxiety and the total number of decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) index of patients attending a dental school clinic. A sample of 558 patients was surveyed with the Turkish version of the Spielberger Trait Anxiety Inventory and Dental Anxiety Scale. DMFT index was calculated by clinical and radiographic examination. A significant linear correlation was observed between trait and dental anxiety, but there was no correlation between DMFT index, trait anxiety and dental anxiety. Trait anxiety has an impact on dental anxiety, but does not affect the DMFT index.
