The impact of dental anxiety on the salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase levels of children undergoing dental treatment

Background and Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the salivary cortisol and salivary alpha-amylase levels in children aged between 6 and 9 years immediately prior to dental treatment. Methodology: A total of 183 patients aged between 6 and 9 years who were awaiting dental treatment were ad...

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Main Authors: Majed AlMaummar, Huda Othman Althabit, Sharat Chandra Pani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Oral Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.saudijos.org//article.asp?issn=1658-6816;year=2019;volume=6;issue=2;spage=60;epage=64;aulast=AlMaummar