Video info calms dental nerves better than words alone?

NCT ID NCT07528755

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Gazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

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 information group. Researchers measured anxiety levels and vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure at several points during the procedure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: audiovisual or verbal preoperative information
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help patients feel less anxious before dental surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 73 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or not meaningful in real-world settings.

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DENTAL ANXIETY IMPACTED MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry

Ankara, Ankara, 06500, Turkey (Türkiye)

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