A Comparative Study of Anxiety Levels among Patients Before and After Dental Treatment in Kerala
Abstract: Dental anxiety is a common psychological barrier that can influence dental attendance, acceptance of treatment, and patient experience. This study was conducted to compare anxiety levels in patients before and after dental treatment and to determine factors associated with dental anxiety in Kerala. A total of 101 participants (33 males and 68 females) were assessed with the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and procedure-specific anxiety responses. The mean pre-treatment MDAS score was 10.54 ± 4.22, without significant gender difference (males: 11.58 ± 4.11; females: 10.04 ± 4.21; p = 0.09). However, females scored significantly higher on all five MDAS items with statistically significant differences (p
Keywords: Anxiety, Dental fear, Dental treatment, Pre-treatment, Post-treatment
How to Cite?: Dr. Manasila Ummer, "A Comparative Study of Anxiety Levels among Patients Before and After Dental Treatment in Kerala", Volume 15 Issue 9, September 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1483-1490, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26922230356, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26922230356