EFEITOS DA ANSIEDADE E DO MEDO SOBRE O ACESSO AOS SERVIÇOS ODONTOLÓGICOS

Doi: 10.47094/978-65-284-0201-4/619-627

PALAVRAS CHAVE: Ansiedade dental. Comportamento em saúde bucal. Odontofobia.

KEYWORDS: Dental Anxiety. Oral Health Behavior. Dental Phobia.

ABSTRACT:
It is estimated that up to one in four adults experience some degree of anxiety or fear related to dental treatment, which interferes with access, adherence, and treatment effectiveness. In more severe cases, complete avoidance of dental visits is common.

Autores

• Yanna Cunha Lima