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IMPACT OF MATERNALAND CHILD DENTALANXIETY ONDEVELOPMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES IN 3-6 YEARSCHILDREN

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Dr Gauri Patil, 2Dr Arunkumar Sajjanar, Dr Milind Wasnik, Dr Shabdali Waghmare, Dr Manali Khole, Dr Prachi Mujariya
» doi: i: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.8.269

Abstract

According to definition of anxiety, it is a state of unease accompanied by a fear of internal or learnt environmental dangers.1 Dental Anxiety is the expectation of danger or threat brought on by a known source like dental instruments, injection etc.2 Dental anxiety is a widespread issue and ranks fourth among everyday phobias.3 Around 15% of people worldwide avoid dental care to some degree because of fear. Dental anxiety, which affects between 10 - 43 % of children, is a significant concern in paediatric dentistry.3

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