Efficacy of Hypnosis on Dental Anxiety and Phobia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Hypnosis is a commonly used therapy option in dentistry and medicine for fear and pain reduction. Nevertheless, it is viewed very critically, as there is still insufficient evidence for a treatment effect. Specific phobia of dental treatment and dental anxiety are prevalent conditions that can cause an oral health impairment. This paper critically reviews 19 clinical trials aimed at reducing dental anxiety and fear avoidance in adults, published in peer-reviewed journals between 1979 and 2021. The search identified 257 papers; 223 were selected after removing duplicates. A total of 188 articles were excluded after title and abstract evaluation; 35 full text articles were assessed for eligibility. Another 10 papers were discharged after full text evaluation, as these were case reports and q

SUBMITTER: Wolf TG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9138388 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature