[Prevalence of dental anxiety in 144 patients with cardiovascular diseases before tooth extraction].
OBJECTIVE
To determine the prevalence of dental anxiety (DA) in patients with cardiovascular diseases before tooth extraction so as to provide psychotherapy.


METHODS
144 patients with cardiovascular diseases were asked to complete a questionnaire modified from Corah Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS) while awaiting for tooth extraction.


RESULTS
The incidence rate of DA in these patients was 7.6%. Anxiety level on anesthesia procedure was the highest. DAS score was higher among patients with the following factors: inactive perception, female, below 60 years old, experiences of painful tooth extraction, a documented history of single cardiovascular disease, under ECG monitoring for the first time and complicated tooth extraction.


CONCLUSIONS
DA existed in patients with cardiovascular diseases before tooth extraction and was related to many factors. Medical staff should take necessary measures to provide them with psychotherapy and nursing guidance before tooth extraction.
Xue
Zhen-Xun
ZX
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China.
Cui
Tao
T
Hou
Rui
R
Ju
Yun
Y
Lu
Bin
B
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000523:psychology*