ArticleJournal of clinical and experimental dentistry2021
Management of dental anxiety via distraction technique.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Systematic Review and Exploratory Meta-Analysis of AI-Enabled and Digital Technology-Assisted Interventions for Dental Anxiety During Dental Treatment.Depression and anxiety · 2026Pooled it
- Is serum BDNF level relıable parameter ın detectıng of dental anxıety before ımpacted thırd molar surgery?Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal · 2024Trial
- Evaluating the effect of using anti-stress balls as a distraction technique in reducing pain during inferior alveolar nerve block injection: a randomized clinical trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Trial
- Evaluation of salivary alpha-amylase and cortisol levels in patients undergoing orthodontic mini-implant treatment: a short-term prospective comparative study.European journal of orthodontics · 2026Article
- Galvanic Skin Response as a Measure of Anxiety: A Comparative Evaluation of Gayatri Mantra Chanting and Conventional Music Therapy in 6-10-year-old Children during Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Comparative Evaluation of Acupressure, Aromatherapy, and Stress Ball Efficacy in Reduction of Anxiety Levels in Children during Prophylactic and Restorative Procedures.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Comparison of different behaviour management techniques while administering injectable la with minimum pain perception and anxiety in children.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2024Article
- Psychophysiological wellbeing in a class of dental students attending dental school: anxiety, burnout, post work executive performance and a 24 hours physiological investigation during a working day.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Using a haptic dynamic clamp to reduce arousal: preference, arousal, and coordination stability are related.Experimental brain research · 2023Article
- The Relationship between Dental Fear and Anxiety, General Anxiety/Fear, Sensory Over-Responsivity, and Oral Health Behaviors and Outcomes: A Conceptual Model.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of a stress ball as a distraction technique on stress levels of patients undergoing a dental procedure. MATERIAL AND
methodsA randomized, split-mouth design was conducted using 20 adult subjects requiring scaling and root planing (Sc/RP) in all four quadrants. Each side of the mouth (maxillary/mandibular) received Sc/RP with local anesthetic with or without the use of a stress-ball distraction over two separate sessions. Subjects completed two pre-procedural questionnaires (Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, STAI; Modified Dental Anxiety Scale, MDAS) before and after each treatment session. A Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) sensor (Neulog) was used throughout each session to measure skin conductance or sweat.
resultsNo significant difference in GSR scores was found during treatment with or without the use of the stress ball. Also, no significant differences in the change in STAI or MDAS scores were found with or without the use of a stress ball.
conclusionsThe results of this study found that the use of a stress ball as a distraction technique did not result in any significant reduction in stress levels in subjects undergoing scaling and root planing with local anesthesia.
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