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Female patients showed increased dental anxiety compared to male patients for both MDAS and DFS scores.
| MDAS (median ± std) | DFS (median ± std) | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 13 ± 4.46 | 44 ± 16.73 |
| Male | 10 ± 4.11 | 35 ± 14.76 |
| p | <0.001 | <0.001 |
MDAS: Modified Dental Anxiety Scale; DFS: Dental Fear Scale.
