JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, cilt.77, sa.9, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
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.