DENTAL ANXIETY

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 a needle-free injection system (Comfort-in) against traditional needles for numbing teeth in 60 children aged 5 to 8. Each child received both methods in separate visits. The goal was to see if the needle-free system caused less pain and anxiety during dental tr…

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 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 explored whether listening to culturally and personally meaningful music can reduce pain and anxiety during dental drilling. Thirty adults chose a relaxing musical sequence and experienced alternating phases with and without music during their procedure. Researchers me…

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 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 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 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 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…