Influencing factors | % (n) |
---|---|
Child's past dental experience | 100 (74) |
Child's presenting condition | 97.3 (72) |
Child's emotional state | 94.6 (70) |
Child's social background | 89.2 (66) |
Child's medical status | 87.8 (65) |
Child's age | 82.4 (61) |
Parent’s fear/ anxiety state | 62.2 (46) |
Personal condition on that day | 44.6 (33) |
Parent’s preference | 27 (20) |
Parent’s SES | 17.6 (13) |