Management of separation anxiety in pediatric patients in a dental setting


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Review Article

Author :

Nupur Kalra*, Nikita Sharma, Muskan Bhatia, Naresh Sharma, Shveta Sood

Volume :

11

Issue :

2

Abstract :

Aim: To inculcate a better understanding and facilitate a better management of separation anxiety seen in children in dental clinic. Conclusion: Separation anxiety is often seen in pediatric patients. Although, not much thought is given to it as parents presume the anxiety to be merely a byproduct of a new environment and unfamiliar faces. It was significant to compile separation anxiety seen in children with a special emphasis on its dental aspect which will aid pedodontists as well as general practitioners in a swift recognition of the symptoms followed by prompt management of pediatric separation anxiety patients in a dental setting.  

Keyword :

Separation anxiety, Children, Dental Setting, Management, Attachment