Verbal and Visual Information Techniques on Anxiety in Third Molar Surgery

The aim of this study was to evaluate preoperative anxiety levels using dental anxiety scale (DAS) and the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).

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Key information

Conditions

Impacted Third Molar Tooth Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Necmettin Erbakan University

Konya, Karatay, 42050, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This study will based on a prospective, observational investigation of two different patient education techniques about the effect of third molar removal on patients' anxiety level. A total of 240 patients will be divided into two groups.

Information about operation procedures and a recovery will be given verbally in group 1 and information about operation procedures and recovery will be given in group 2. Anxiety levels were assessed by using DAS and (STAI).Paired t-test or Wilcoxon test will be used for intra-group comparison of anxiety levels.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Impacted third molar (bone and mucosa retention, mesioangular position)
Patients with any chronic disease and allergy

Exclusion criteria

Pericoronitis
Patients with visual impairment
Patients with psychological disorders
Smoking
Pregnancy or lactation

Treatment and study plan

Anxiety measurement method

Other

Two different techniques (video or verbal information) will be examined about impacted third molar surgery.

Primary outcomes

The anxiety levels will be examined using DAS and STAI.

Time frame: first day

first day

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Konya Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi

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Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Verbal and Visual Information Techniques on Anxiety in Impacted Third Molar Surgery

Important dates

Study start: 2018
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Nov 23, 2018
Registry last updated: Dec 26, 2018

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