Dental pain and oral health-related quality of life in individuals with severe dental anxiety

Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
Lisa SvenssonUlla Wide

Abstract

To analyze the prevalence and level of dental pain among adult individuals with severe dental anxiety (DA), and the association between dental pain and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). The study was based on 170 adult individuals with DA referred to a specialized DA clinic. All patients answered a questionnaire including questions on DA (DAS, DFS), OHRQoL (OIDP) and dental pain. An adapted clinical examination and a panoramic radiograph revealed the present oral status. The prevalence of dental pain was high (77.6%) and among those reporting pain the intensity was high (49.0-61.0 on a VAS). One or more problems during the last 6 months with the mouth or teeth affecting the individual's daily activities were reported in 85.3% of the participants. Individuals who reported dental pain had lower OHRQoL compared with those who did not report dental pain (p < .001). Dental pain and number of decayed teeth were associated with the probability of poor OHRQoL (OR = 8.2, p < .001, OR = 3.8, p = .008). This study revealed a high prevalence and a high level of dental pain among adult individuals with severe DA. Having dental pain was associated with poor OHRQoL.

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