The Effects of Verbal and Visual Information Techniques on Anxiety in Impacted Third Molar Surgery
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Impacted Third Molar Tooth
- Sponsor
- Konya Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi
- Enrollment
- 240
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The anxiety levels will be examined using DAS and STAI.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate preoperative anxiety levels using dental anxiety scale (DAS) and the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).
Detailed Description
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.
Investigators
Dilek Menziletoglu
Principle Investigator
Konya Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi
Eligibility Criteria
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
- •Pregnancy or lactation
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The anxiety levels will be examined using DAS and STAI.
Time Frame: first day
first day