Effect of Verbal and Written Information and Previous Surgical Experience on Anxiety During Third Molar Extraction

SANCAK, KEVSER; AKAL, ÜMİT

doi:10.1016/j.joms.2019.05.014

Effect of Verbal and Written Information and Previous Surgical Experience on Anxiety During Third Molar Extraction

SANCAK K., AKAL Ü. K.

JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.77, no.9, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 77 Issue: 9
Publication Date: 2019
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.joms.2019.05.014
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Third molar extraction is a quite common surgical procedure that causes dental anxiety. This procedure affects patients physiologically and mentally. The type of information provided to patients is important to determine the level of their anxiety regarding the surgical procedure. Patients' experience is also a major determinant of dental anxiety It is subjective and perceived only by the patient. Questionnaires are tools used to determine and assess patient anxiety The present study evaluated the effect of verbal and written information and the previous surgical experience of patients on their anxiety before and after third molar extraction.