Observational studyMedicine2017
Associations between dental anxiety and postoperative pain following extraction of horizontally impacted wisdom teeth: A prospective observational study.
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The Effect of Music Listening on Preoperative Anxiety in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery: A Randomized Trial
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 46 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Does watching an informative video reduce the anxiety in patients undergoing third molar surgery: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Effect of parecoxib on postoperative anxiety and cognitive function after pancreaticoduodenectomy: A clinical trial.Medicine · 2026Trial
- The effect of music and white noise on patients' anxiety and pain during surgery for impacted mandibular third molar: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.European journal of medical research · 2025Trial
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Accuracy in Anticipating Supplemental Opioid Use Following Third Molar Extraction.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2026Article
- The association between anxiety levels and postoperative pain following endodontic treatment: a prospective observational study.BMC oral health · 2026Observational
- Patterns and predictors of tooth extraction-related anxiety at sequential perioperative stages.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Postoperative pain of impacted mandibular third molar surgery performed by general dental practitioners - a multicenter study.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2025Article
- Association between preoperative anxiety, intraoperative discomfort, and postoperative pain across different dental extraction types: a prospective observational study.Journal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine · 2025Article
- Predictors of Supplemental Opioid Use After Third Molar Extraction.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2025Article
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- Preoperative psychological factors influence analgesic consumption and self-reported pain intensity following breast cancer surgery.BMC anesthesiology · 2024Observational
- Factors influencing intraoperative and postoperative complication occurrence: A series of 1135 periodontal and implant-related surgeries.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2024Article
- Vigilance to Painful Laser Stimuli is Associated with Increased State Anxiety and Tense Arousal.Journal of pain research · 2023Article
- Translation and validation of modified dental anxiety scale based on adult Taiwan population.BMC oral health · 2021Article
- Magnification of fear and intention of avoidance in non-experienced versus experienced dental treatment in adults.BMC oral health · 2021Article
- Influence of General and Local Anesthesia on Postoperative Pain after Impacted Third Molar Surgery.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Prevalence of Preoperative Anxiety and Its Relationship with Postoperative Pain in Foot Nail Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Effect of Audio-Visual Treatment Information on Hemodynamic Parameters during the Transalveolar Extraction of Mandibular Third Molars: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
- Different Dosages of Corticosteroid and Routes of Administration in Mandibular Third Molar Surgery: a Systematic Review.Journal of oral & maxillofacial researchReview
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Abstract
The aim of the study is to identify associations between dental anxiety and postoperative pain in patients undergoing extraction of horizontally impacted wisdom teeth.A total of 119 volunteers provided demographic data, and completed questionnaires, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Chinese Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (C-IDAF)-4C, and the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain.Mean SAI, TAI, and C-IDAF-4C scores were 42.5 ± 8.7, 46.4 ± 10.9, and 16.9 ± 7.2, respectively. Mean postoperative pain level score was 3.0 ± 1.8 (range: 0.3-8.4). SAI scores increased as preoperative pain levels increased (β = 1.30, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.62-1.98, P < .001); females had higher SAI scores than males (5.34; 95% CI: 1.74-8.95, P = .004). Multivariable analysis revealed that females, bad exodontic experience, and higher predicted pain levels were associated with higher IDAF-4C scores. SAI scores (γ = 0.611, P < .001) and TAI scores (γ = 0.305, P < .001) increased as C-IDAF-4C scores increased. Higher C-IDAF-4C scores and longer operative time were significantly associated with higher levels of postoperative pain.Specific factors are associated with anxiety and stress, and postoperative pain in patients undergoing wisdom teeth extraction. Addressing these factors preoperatively may reduce stress and anxiety, and lead to more favorable treatment outcomes.
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