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Asociación Mexicana de Periodontología, Colegio de Periodoncistas A.C

2011, Number 2

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Rev Mex Periodontol 2011; 2 (2)

The role of Psychology in Periodontics

Treviño FAC

Language: Spanish
References: 25
Page: 70-74
PDF size: 54.91 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Psychology and dentistry are disciplines that might seem distant and alien to each other, however, is undeniable the presence and participation of psychological variables in each moment of life of people, especially in the relationship and interaction with other people at different contexts. In the practice of dentistry, and therefore, in Periodontics area, the psychology is overlapped, and its influence affects in many ways the physical and emotional health, and behavior of each person we treat. Periodontists should be aware that each of our patients react and deals differently with the ordinary and extraordinary events is facing, which will determine, among other things, the behavior. It has been shown that stress and anxiety, two of psychological variables, may participate in the development, prevalence and severity of periodontal diseases, which are usually attributed to the biochemical effect they trigger in the body, however, it is essential to consider that lack of motivation, loneliness and hopelessness experienced by people suffering from stress and/or chronic anxiety, affect their interest in personal care, and therefore the quality of the hygiene measures performed, including the oral cavity. This article reviews the most relevant knowledge about the phenomenon of stress and anxiety, and the impact they have, directly or indirectly, in oral health and the periodontium.


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