SynthesisClinical oral investigations2022
Does listening to music reduce anxiety and pain in third molar surgery?-a systematic review.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Efficacy of music intervention on pain and anxiety in patients undergoing cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
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- A systematic review and network meta-analysis of virtual reality, audiovisuals and music interventions for reducing dental anxiety related to tooth extraction.BMC oral health · 2023Pooled it
- Impact of music intervention on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography patients' pain, anxiety, and vital signs: a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Dexketoprofen Time-Dependent Administration After Third Molar Extraction: A Pilot Randomized Cross-Over Controlled Trial.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2026Trial
- Effects of ILIB on anxiety and physiological parameters during third molar surgery: a pilot randomized trial.Lasers in medical science · 2025Trial
- Immediate implant placement influenced by musical flow: a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2024Trial
- Effects of Music Therapy on Pain, Anxiety, and Quality of Life During Lower Third Molar Extraction: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
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- Effect of music on anxiety during intrauterine insemination: a randomized controlled trial.F&S reports · 2025Article
- Exploring pain and suffering through spatial acousmatic music: innovative perspectives beyond conventional music therapy.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Effect of Music Distraction on Dental Anxiety During Invasive Dental Procedures in Children and Adults: A Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Psychological intervention based on social cognitive theory: Treating pain, anxiety, and depression in perioperative patients.World journal of psychiatry · 2024Article
- Editorial: The future of third molar surgery.Frontiers in oral health · 2024Article
- A web app-based music intervention reduces experimental thermal pain: A randomized trial on preferred versus least-liked music style.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Retrospective Analysis of the Influence of Music Therapy Combined with Noise Reduction Technology in Dental Implant Patients.Noise & healthArticle
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Abstract
objectiveTo perform a systematic review on the effects of listening to music in reducing preoperative anxiety and pain (intra or postoperative) in third molar extractions. MATERIAL AND
methodsA systematic review modeled according to the PRISMA guidelines was conducted. The MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Scopus databases were searched for relevant reports. To be included in the study sample, the studies were required to be randomized controlled trials (RCT) on the effects of listening to music on outcomes of third molar extraction. Two reviewers independently extracted the relevant data from the reports.
resultsA total of 1882 studies were retrieved after the duplicates were removed. After applying the inclusion criteria, five studies were included for qualitative analysis. In 4 studies, music was played before and during the extraction of the impacted third molars. In one study, music was played only before the procedure. The genres varied from classic piano music to rock, pop, jazz, folk, and even hymns. Overall, music listening was beneficial for patients in reducing preoperative anxiety or anxiety during the procedure compared to control. However, only one study demonstrated a statistically significant decrease in systolic blood pressure.
conclusionsMusic may be an effective non-pharmacological measure to reduce preoperative anxiety in patients scheduled for third molar extraction; however, the hemodynamic effects and the effects on pain (both perioperative and postoperative) should be further explored. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The side effects of certain medications may be avoided if listening to music is used in third molar extractions.
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