Application of a projective method for the assessment of children’s dental fear

The aims of this study were to assess children's dental fear by using a projective technique CDFP (Children’s dental fear picture test). 40 patients from a pediatric dental clinic, between 5-9 years old, took part in this study. At first, the CDFP was applied to the children. This method has th...

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Published inRevista nacional de odontología Vol. 13; no. 25
Main Authors Castro, Alessandra Maia, Klatchoian, Denise Ascenção, Danelon, Marcelle, Gonzales Garcia, Luhana Santos, Percinoto, Célio
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 13.06.2017
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Summary:The aims of this study were to assess children's dental fear by using a projective technique CDFP (Children’s dental fear picture test). 40 patients from a pediatric dental clinic, between 5-9 years old, took part in this study. At first, the CDFP was applied to the children. This method has three subtests and its overall assessment classifies children as "fearful, non fearful and uncertain". The children answered the CFSS-DS (Children Fear Survey Schedule–Dental Subscale). The results showed that CDFP has inter-examiner reliability and a significant correlation with the CFSS-DS was observed.
ISSN:1900-3080
2357-4607
DOI:10.16925/od.v13i25.1705