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Table 4 Frequency and Percentage of patients receiving each type of treatment at the first appointment (N = 102)

From: Dental anxiety in patients attending a student dental clinic

Treatment Received

Frequency

Percentage (%)

First check up

83

81.4

Limited first appointment, checking for specific problem

11

10.8

Removal of Pain

11

10.8

One or more X-rays

54

52.9

Pulp testing

24

23.5

Scale and Clean

38

37.3

Scale and Clean under gums, requiring LA

4

3.9

Varnish to reduce tooth sensitivity

4

3.9

Fluoride Varnish

5

4.9

Denture Appointment

4

3.9

Treating Gum disease

1

1

Extraction of tooth

6

5.9

Beginning RCT

3

2.9

Tooth coloured filling

10

9.8

Metal Filling

3

2.9