Table 2 Aspects of treatment considered to be of importance to treatment effect

1

To know what was about to happen

2

Experiencing control in the treatment situation

3

Conversations with the dentist

4

The behaviour of the dentist

5

The behaviour of the assistant

6

Absence of pain

7

Increased self-esteem in relation to the dental treatment

8

Gradual progression of the dental treatment

9

Knowledge about anxiety reactions

10

Knowledge about pain