Table 7 The patient evaluation. Median scores when important aspects of treatment were valued on a scale from 1–6 by the patients
Important aspects of treatment | Median score | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
The behaviour of the dentist | 1 | 6.0 | 3–6 |
Conversations with the dentist | 2 | 6.0 | 3–6 |
Absence of pain | 3 | 6.0 | 3–6 |
To know what was about to happen | 4 | 6.0 | 1–6 |
The behaviour of the assistant | 5 | 6.0 | 1–6 |
Experiencing control in the treatment situation | 6 | 6.0 | 1–6 |
Gradual progression of treatment | 7 | 6.0 | 2–6 |
Knowledge about anxiety reactions | 8 | 5.0 | 1–6 |
Increased self-esteem in relation to treatment | 9 | 6.0 | 1–6 |
Knowledge about pain | 10 | 5.0 | 1–6 |