Effect of aromatherapy with lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) on the anxiety of patients undergoing scaling and root planning: a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anxiety is one of the most common factors that prevent people from going to a dentist. Therefore, finding a solution to better control stress has been an important issue in recent studies. Lemongrass positively affects the prevention of dental anxiety. The literature has shown that aromatherapy may regulate hemodynamic factors in patients. This study investigated the effects of the aroma of lemongrass on anxiety levels and hemodynamic factors during nonsurgical periodontal treatment.

Methods

Thirty-eight patients were divided into two groups. First, the patients were asked to complete the Spielberger questionnaire to measure their level of dental anxiety. Blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, pain and satisfaction with treatment were evaluated. In the cas

SUBMITTER: Maybodi FR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11899488 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature