Causes and Severity of Dentophobia in Polish Adults—A Questionnaire Study
Introduction: A phobia is defined as an irrational fear, the intensity of which is inadequate to the circumstances, and it leads to the avoidance of situations that trigger it. A person with dentophobia avoids dental treatment, even when the pain in the teeth or oral cavity exceeds their fear. Fear...
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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Series: | Healthcare |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/7/819 |