Effects of trait anxiety, somatosensory amplification, and facial pain on self-reported oral behaviors

ConclusionsIndividuals with greater trait anxiety and somatosensory amplification report more frequent oral behaviors. The relationship between anxiety and oral behaviors is affected by concurrent facial pain.Clinical relevanceIndividuals with increased trait anxiety and concurrent facial pain report more frequent oral behaviors than those without pain. Clinicians should evaluate patients ’ anxiety and somatosensory amplification before starting dental treatment.

Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - March 20, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research