DENTAL ANXIETY

This study looks at whether special 'desensitization' visits led by a child life specialist can help children aged 2 to 25 feel less distressed and cooperate better during dental care. The visits are tailored to each child's needs, letting them get comfortable with the dental env…

This study tested three methods to reduce pain and fear in 166 children aged 5-9 during dental numbing injections: a device that cools and vibrates, gentle tapping near the injection site, and a thinner needle. Researchers measured pain scores, heart rate, and cooperation. The go…

This study tested whether smelling lavender essential oil or listening to classical music for 5 minutes before wisdom tooth extraction could reduce anxiety. 102 adults with moderate to severe dental anxiety took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels, heart rate, blood pressur…

This study looked at whether listening to music while waiting for a dental filling can help people with moderate dental anxiety feel calmer. Researchers measured stress hormones, heart rate, and blood pressure in 90 healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if a simple, non-drug ap…

This study tested whether watching a video of the actual surgery or a 3D animation before getting a wisdom tooth removed could help patients stay calmer and have more stable blood pressure and heart rate during the procedure. 72 adults were split into three groups: one got standa…

This study tested a needle-free injection system called Comfort-in to see if it could reduce pain and anxiety in children during dental procedures. Sixty children aged 5 to 8 who needed dental work on both sides of their mouth received both the needle-free system and a convention…

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 5-minute mobile app game could reduce dental anxiety in 114 children aged 7-11 during their first dental visit, compared to the standard tell-show-do technique. Researchers measured pulse rate and anxiety scores before and after the intervention. The g…

This study looked at whether music can help children aged 6-9 feel less anxious and experience less pain during a routine dental procedure (applying sealants). Each child had three treatments: one with no music, one with classical music chosen by the dentist, and one with their o…

This study tested whether listening to personally chosen music can reduce pain and anxiety during dental drilling. Thirty adults picked a relaxing song and had their heart rate, blood pressure, and pain levels measured with and without music. The goal is to see if music can be a …

This study tested whether watching a video about the surgery before having a wisdom tooth removed helps lower anxiety compared to just hearing a verbal explanation. 73 adults scheduled for impacted wisdom tooth extraction were randomly assigned to either a video or verbal informa…

This study tested whether listening to music with alpha binaural beats (a type of sound that may promote relaxation) reduces anxiety and stress in 66 adolescents getting braces. Participants were randomly assigned to hear binaural beat music, relaxing music, or no sound during th…

This study tested whether smelling lemongrass essential oil during a tooth extraction could lower pain, anxiety, and stress. Twenty-one people aged 12 to 25 who needed two upper premolars removed took part. Each person received aromatherapy for one tooth and a placebo for the oth…

This study tested whether a special dental tool called Physics forceps can reduce pain, anxiety, and extraction time when removing baby molars in children aged 6-9 years. Eighty healthy children were randomly assigned to have their tooth pulled with either Physics forceps or conv…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) or mixed reality (MR) headsets could help children aged 6 to 12 feel less anxious and experience less pain during a dental numbing shot. 142 healthy children were randomly assigned to use either a VR or MR headset during the procedur…

This study looked at whether nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can reduce dental fear in 60 children aged 6-10. The children received dental treatments like fillings or extractions. Researchers measured anxiety using standard scales and found that nitrous oxide helped lower fear and i…

This study looked at whether a special video showing a child calmly going to the dentist could reduce dental anxiety in kids aged 8 to 12. Nearly 500 children in Depok City, Indonesia, were split into groups: some watched the video, some watched a regular educational video, and s…

This study looked at two fun ways to help children aged 6 to 9 feel less scared and hurt during their first dental visit. One group played with toy dental tools, another used virtual reality glasses, and a third got standard care. The goal was to see if these activities before nu…

This study looked at whether listening to music can reduce dental anxiety in children aged 9 to 12. In a randomized trial, one group listened to music during dental procedures while the other received standard care. Researchers measured anxiety using special scales before, during…

This study tested whether listening to relaxing piano music and practicing mindfulness (like deep breathing) can help reduce dental anxiety. 240 adults in Iraq were split into two groups: one received the music and mindfulness techniques, the other did not. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether showing cartoons or playing music during tooth extractions can lower pain and anxiety in children aged 6 to 12. Sixty kids were randomly assigned to watch cartoons, listen to music, or receive standard care. Researchers measured heart rate, oxygen lev…

This study tested whether wearing augmented reality goggles during a tooth extraction could help children aged 6 to 10 feel less pain and anxiety. Sixty kids were split into two groups: one used the goggles as a distraction, while the other received standard care. The goal was to…

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 tested whether melatonin patches can reduce dental anxiety in children aged 5-7. Fifty-two kids were split into two groups: one got melatonin patches on their forearm 30 minutes before treatment, the other got placebo stickers. Researchers measured anxiety using a chil…

This study tested whether a Post-Dental Extraction Care Kit (PDEC-kit) helps patients better understand and follow care instructions after a tooth extraction, and whether it reduces anxiety. 208 adults having routine tooth removal were split into two groups: one received standard…

This study tested five different devices for giving numbing shots in the roof of the mouth (palate) to 200 healthy adults having a molar pulled. The goal was to see which device caused the least pain and fear during the injection. Researchers measured pain, fear levels, and heart…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses during wisdom tooth surgery can lower anxiety and pain. Fifty adults with high dental fear were randomly assigned to have the procedure with or without VR. Researchers measured heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety score…

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help measure dental anxiety in children aged 3 to 6 years. 171 children having their first dental visit were assessed using both the new AI method and standard picture-based anxiety scales before and after meeti…

This study looked at 36 adults who needed gum graft surgery to see how their anxiety before the procedure affected their quality of life and pain during the first month after surgery. Researchers measured anxiety levels and asked patients daily about their oral health and comfort…

This study looked at 72 children aged 4-7 who had never been to the dentist and needed a filling. Kids were randomly assigned to have a parent present, absent, or watching behind glass during treatment. Researchers measured anxiety using questionnaires, heart rate, and oxygen lev…