Dental pain perception and emotional changes: on the relationship between dental anxiety and olfaction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of the study was to determine to what extent olfactory aromatherapy reduces the intensity of dental pain and the level of dental anxiety. It also attempted to corelate between olfactory aromatherapy, stages of dental visits, and various dental procedures.

Methods

Female patients were enrolled in a randomized controlled study. Olfactory aromatherapy was performed using lavender oils. Patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups: the lavender group, in which patients inhaled 2% lavender vapors, and the control group, in which patients inhaled water vapors. Pain score, anxiety score, and changes in vital signs were among the predictable variables. Anxiety and pain were assessed using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), Speilberger State-Trai

SUBMITTER: Alkanan SAM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10040111 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature