- European Annals of Dental Sciences
- Volume:51 Issue:2
- The Effect of Parental Absence or Presence on Dental Anxiety of Pediatric Patients in Dental Clinic
The Effect of Parental Absence or Presence on Dental Anxiety of Pediatric Patients in Dental Clinic
Authors : Hamit Tunç
Pages : 79-83
Doi:10.52037/eads.2024.0014
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Publication Date : 2024-08-31
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Purpose: The study aimed to evaluate effect of parental absence or presence on anxiety level of children in dental clinic. Materials and Methods: 130 children who 6-9 years old were randomly divided into two groups as absence of parents (PA) (n=65) and presence of parents (PP) (n=65). Before and after the dental procedures The Abeer Children Dental Anxiety Scale (ACDAS) was applied to all participants in both groups. All data were analysed with two sample t test and p value set at < .05 for significance level. Results: The mean age of participants was 6.9±1,18 years. The ACDAS score of PP on first visit was significantly lower than ACDAS score of PP on second visit (p<0.001). When comparing the mean ACDAS score of PA group on first and second visit, mean ACDAS score of PA group on second visit significantly lower than first visit (p<0.001). There were no significant differences between mean ACDAS score of both genders (p>0.05). Conclusions: According to results of current study, using of parental absence or presence technique in children who 6-9 years old is efficient method for developing to behaviours of children during the dental procedures such as composite restorations under local anaesthesia.Keywords : Pediatric patients, Dental anxiety, Parental absence or presence, Behaviour management
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