Effect of Music Listening on Anxiety During Diode Laser Frenectomy

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of music listening on anxiety, stress, and pain in patients undergoing diode laser frenectomy. Participants were adults aged 18 to 65 years who were scheduled to receive frenectomy as part of their routine periodontal treatment. Participants were allocated into two groups: a music group, in which patients listened to a pre-recorded music performance during the procedure, and a control group, in which patients received the routine procedure without music.

Anxiety and stress levels were assessed using validated questionnaires before and after the procedure. Postoperative pain was evaluated using a visual analogue scale. In the music group, patients also completed an additional questionnaire about their experience with music during the procedure. The study aimed to determine whether listening to music during frenectomy could improve patient comfort by reducing anxiety, perceived stress, and pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Frenectomy Dental Anxiety Perceived Stress

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology

Konya, Meram, 42090, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Dental anxiety, perceived stress, and postoperative pain can negatively affect patient comfort and cooperation during minor oral surgical procedures. Music listening is a simple, low-cost, and non-pharmacological approach that may help reduce anxiety and improve the perioperative experience.

This randomized controlled trial was conducted in adult patients scheduled for diode laser frenectomy as part of routine periodontal care. Participants were allocated to either a music listening group or a control group. In the music group, patients listened to a pre-recorded instrumental music performance during the procedure. The music recording was performed by academic staff from the Department of Instrument Education, Turkish Music State Conservatory, Necmettin Erbakan University. Patients in the control group underwent the same routine diode laser frenectomy procedure without music listening.

The study evaluated patient-centered outcomes related to anxiety, perceived stress, and pain. Dental anxiety was assessed before and after the procedure using validated dental anxiety scales. Perceived stress was assessed before and after the procedure using the Perceived Stress Scale. Postoperative pain intensity was evaluated using a visual analogue scale. In addition, participants in the music group completed a questionnaire about their experience with music listening during the procedure, including their comfort, satisfaction, and willingness to receive music during a similar treatment in the future.

The purpose of the study was to determine whether music listening during diode laser frenectomy could reduce anxiety, stress, and pain and improve patient comfort during routine periodontal surgical care.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Adults aged 18 to 65 years Patients scheduled for diode laser frenectomy as part of routine periodontal treatment Patients who completed phase 1 periodontal treatment before frenectomy Patients who agreed to participate in the study and signed the informed consent form Patients who smoked fewer than 10 cigarettes per day, if applicable

Exclusion criteria

Patients with any uncontrolled systemic disease Pregnant or breastfeeding patients Patients younger than 18 years or older than 65 years Patients who smoked 10 or more cigarettes per day Patients who did not agree to participate or did not provide informed consent

Treatment and study plan

Music listening

Behavioral

Participants assigned to the music listening group listened to a pre-recorded instrumental Turkish music performance during diode laser frenectomy. The music was played as an adjunct to routine clinical care and was intended to improve patient comfort during the procedure. Participants in the control group received the same routine diode laser frenectomy procedure without music listening.

Other names: Music Intervention, Music Listening During Frenectomy, Intraoperative Music Listening

Primary outcomes

Change in Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Score

Time frame: Preoperative and immediately postoperative

Dental anxiety was assessed using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale before and after diode laser frenectomy. Higher scores indicate greater dental anxiety. The change in score from preoperative to postoperative assessment was compared between the music listening group and the control group.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Necmettin Erbakan University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Music Listening on Anxiety, Stress, and Pain During Frenectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Jul 7, 2026
Registry last updated: Jul 7, 2026

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