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18-05-2023 | Pedodontics | Original Scientific Article

Association of dental hypersensitivity and anxiety in children with molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH)

Authors: F. Vicioni-Marques, M. R. Carvalho, F. Raposo, F. W. G. de Paula-Silva, A. M. de Queiroz, S. C. Leal, D. J. Manton, F. K. de Carvalho

Published in: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry | Issue 3/2023

Abstract

Aim

The objective of this study was to investigate whether dental hypersensitivity and dental fear were linked to the presence and severity of MIH.

Methods

For this cross-sectional study, 1830 students between the ages of 6 and 12 years were recruited from four randomly selected schools. The Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale questionnaire was used to assess dental anxiety and fear. The children's self-reported dental hypersensitivity resulting from MIH was evaluated using the Wong-Baker Facial Scale and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).

Results

MIH was correlated with tooth hypersensitivity, particularly in severe cases. Dental fear was present in 17.4% of the children with MIH, but it was not associated with dental hypersensitivity, gender, or age.

Conclusion

No association was found between dental fear and dental hypersensitivity in children with MIH.

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Title: Association of dental hypersensitivity and anxiety in children with molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH)
Authors: F. Vicioni-Marques
M. R. Carvalho
F. Raposo
F. W. G. de Paula-Silva
A. M. de Queiroz
S. C. Leal
D. J. Manton
F. K. de Carvalho
Publication date: 18-05-2023
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Pedodontics
Anxiety
Pedodontics
Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization
Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization
Published in: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry / Issue 3/2023
Print ISSN: 1818-6300
Electronic ISSN: 1996-9805
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-023-00803-4

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Association of dental hypersensitivity and anxiety in children with molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH)

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Methods

Results

Conclusion

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