Fear Of Dental Extraction

This study is done to evaluate and elicit the fear of dental extraction among the adult population visiting Saveetha Dental College and Hospital. A cross sectional questionnaire survey was carried out to assess the fear of dental extraction among people a simple random sampling was done. Convenient sample size of 100 patients was decided. Data collected through a questionnaire and analysis done based on the answers. The result of this study might demonstrate the fear of dental extraction among the public and gives us a better understanding to create a platform to reduce the fear of dental extraction and management of the same. The conclusion of the study indicates that fear of dental extractions is due to the anxiety of the patient caused by environmental factors around the dental setting. Fear of dental extractions are mostly fuelled by stories from friends and family. With these results in hand, we can plan for a proper module and teaching manual to educate the patients who are to undergo extraction as that would be able to reduce the amount of fear and anxiety present in the patients. We could also educate the patients on the importance of removing a grossly decayed tooth as well as the effect and future deterministic causes of not removing the tooth.