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Is there a correlation between A, B, and O blood group system and dental anxiety in pediatric dental patients? An
Vritika Singh1, Reema Sharma1, Nikhil Marwah1
1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur, India.
Background:
Anxiety and fear are significant challenges in pediatric dentistry, often leading to avoidance of dental treatment. Some studies suggest a potential link between the dopamine beta-hydroxylase gene and the ABO gene. As ABO blood group type is determined genetically, it could serve as a bioindicator for assessing the impact of genetics on personality traits. The association between blood types and personality characteristics has long been debated.
Methods:
Eighty eligible children, meeting the inclusion criteria, were enrolled in the study. Blood group data were obtained from parents/guardians. Dental anxiety assessment was done using the RMS-Picture scale and pulse oximeter.
Results:
The collected data were analyzed statistically.
Conclusions:
The study found no correlation between dental anxiety and ABO blood grouping.
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