DENTAL ANXIETY

This study tested whether smelling lemongrass essential oil during a tooth extraction can lower pain, anxiety, and stress. Twenty-one people aged 12 to 25 had two similar teeth removed on different sides—one side with aromatherapy and one without. The goal was to see if a simple …

This study tested whether melatonin patches, a natural sleep aid, can reduce dental anxiety in children aged 5-7. Fifty-two kids were split into two groups: one got melatonin patches, the other got placebo stickers before dental treatment. Researchers measured anxiety using a spe…

This study tested a needle-free injection system (Comfort-in) against standard dental needles in 60 children aged 5 to 8 who needed numbing shots for tooth treatment. Each child received both methods in separate visits, and researchers measured pain, anxiety, and vital signs. The…

This study looked at whether letting children choose their own music helps them feel less anxious and experience less pain during a routine dental procedure. 90 kids aged 6-9 each had three dental sealants applied, once with no music, once with classical music chosen by the denti…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses during wisdom tooth removal can lower anxiety and pain. Fifty adults who were very nervous about dental surgery took part. Some wore VR headsets during the procedure, while others did not. Researchers measured heart rate, …

This study looked at whether a special tool called Physics forceps can make pulling out baby molars less painful and less scary for children aged 6 to 9. Eighty healthy kids were randomly assigned to get the tooth pulled with either the Physics forceps or regular forceps. Researc…

This study tested whether watching a video before wisdom tooth removal reduces anxiety better than just talking with the dentist. 73 adults were randomly assigned to get either video or verbal information before surgery. Researchers measured anxiety levels and vital signs like he…

This study tested whether listening to music that matches your personal and cultural taste can reduce pain and anxiety during a dental procedure. Thirty adults chose a relaxing song and listened to it while getting a cavity drilled. Their pain, heart rate, and blood pressure were…

This study tested whether listening to relaxing music embedded with alpha binaural beats (a type of sound pattern) reduces anxiety and stress in 66 adolescents aged 12-18 during orthodontic bracket placement. Participants were randomly assigned to hear the special music, relaxing…

This study looked at two simple ways to help children aged 6 to 9 feel less pain and fear during their first dental visit. One group played with toy dental tools before the procedure, another used virtual reality glasses, and a third group had no special preparation. The goal was…

This study looked at whether watching a real surgery video or a 3D animation before getting a wisdom tooth removed could help people stay calmer during the procedure. 72 adults were split into three groups: one got standard verbal instructions, another watched a real surgical vid…

This study tested a special coping module designed to help children aged 7 to 11 manage their fear of the dentist. Sixty children with high dental anxiety took part. The module aimed to lower their anxiety, measured by a questionnaire and heart rate patterns. Results showed chang…

This study tested whether a mobile app or the tell-show-do technique works better to reduce dental anxiety in 114 children aged 7-11 years having their first dental visit. Kids were randomly assigned to use an app or hear a step-by-step explanation before a checkup. Researchers m…

This study tested whether a Post-Dental Extraction Care Kit (PDEC-kit) helps patients understand and follow care instructions better than just verbal advice. 208 adults having routine tooth extractions took part. The kit included a video, flashcards, a live demo, and a take-home …

This study tested whether smelling lavender-neroli oil and listening to familiar music can reduce anxiety and pain in children during a dental numbing shot. 108 kids aged 6-11 were split into four groups: aromatherapy only, music only, both, or a placebo mask. The goal was to see…

This study looked at how anxiety before gum graft surgery affects patients' quality of life and pain during the first month after the procedure. Thirty-six adults with thin gums took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels before surgery and tracked daily pain and quality of li…