Wisdom tooth jitters? a video before surgery might help you relax
NCT ID NCT07484334
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
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 standard verbal instructions, one watched a real surgery video, and one watched a 3D animation. The researchers measured their vital signs and dental anxiety at several points during the surgery to see if the videos made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- preoperative information videos (real surgical video or 3D animation video)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, watching a short video before wisdom tooth surgery could become a simple, low-cost way to help patients feel calmer and more relaxed.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 72 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and watching a real surgery video might actually increase anxiety for some people.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Faculty of Dentistry
Rize, Merkez, 53200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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