Effects of trait anxiety, somatosensory amplification, and facial pain on self-reported oral behaviors.

Published in: Clinical oral investigations (2018)

Individuals with increased trait anxiety and concurrent facial pain report more frequent oral behaviors than those without pain. Clinicians should evaluate patients' anxiety and somatosensory amplification before starting dental treatment.

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