The anxiolytic effect of midazolam in third molar extraction: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess the efficacy of midazolam for anxiety control in third molar extraction surgery.

Methods

Electronic retrievals were conducted in Medline (via PubMed, 1950-2013.12), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library 2013, Issue 3), Embase (via OVID 1974-2013.12), and the System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe (SIGLE). The bibliographies of relevant clinical trials were also checked. Randomized controlled trials satisfying the inclusion criteria were evaluated, with data extraction done independently by two well-trained investigators. Disagreements were resolved by discussion or by consultation with a third member of the review team.

Results

Ten studies were included, but meta-analysis could not be conducte

SUBMITTER: Chen Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4388717 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature