New dental kit aims to ease anxiety and boost recovery after tooth pulls
NCT ID NCT07191132
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 verbal instructions, the other got the same instructions plus the kit (video, flashcards, gauze demo, and a brochure). Researchers measured knowledge, compliance, and anxiety before, right after, and one week later.
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Active substance
Post-Dental Extraction Care Kit (PDEC-kit) including educational video, flashcards, gauze demonstration, and bilingual brochure
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to better patient understanding and follow-through after dental extractions, and less anxiety for future patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 208 participants, so results may not apply to all dental patients. The kit may not significantly improve outcomes over standard care.
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Faculty of Dentistry Universiti Teknologi MARA
Sungai Buloh, Selangor, 47000, Malaysia