Psychological management of anxiety and pain during dental treatment

J Psychosom Res. 1983;27(5):399-402. doi: 10.1016/0022-3999(83)90075-2.

Abstract

Sensation information, perceived control and distraction were compared with routine dentistry in a study of the effect of psychological context on pain and anxiety during dental treatment. The results indicated that the provision of sensation information was the most effective treatment.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Controlled Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anxiety*
  • Dental Care / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pain / psychology*
  • Sensation