Trial reportBMC oral health2023
Dental pain perception and emotional changes: on the relationship between dental anxiety and olfaction.
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- Lavender-Neroli Aromatherapy for Reducing Dental Anxiety and Pain in Children During Anesthesia: A Two-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Trial
- Effects of Music and Aromatherapy on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Among Endodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2025Trial
- Child's friendly dental attire, a game changer for anxiety and pain management in dental environment, a randomized clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
- A multi-layered barrier to oral health: a mixed methods exploration of dental anxiety.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- A Comparative Assessment of Three Different Behavior Modification Techniques Using Physiological and Psychological Parameters: AnInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Thumb Sleeve Distraction and Pop-It Therapeutic Play in Reducing Dental Anxiety and Pain in Children Aged 4-6 Years Undergoing Mandibular Alveolar Nerve Block: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Physics Forceps in Reducing Dental Pain, Anxiety, and Extraction Efficiency During Mandibular Primary Molar Extraction Among Children Aged 6-9 Years: A Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Effect of Lavender Essential Oil-based Aromatherapy on Anxiety: An Overview of Results of Recent Randomized Controlled Trials.Current pharmaceutical design · 2026Review
- Effectiveness of Camouflaged Syringe on Dental Anxiety and Pain During Maxillary Local Anesthesia in Children: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Assessment of Anxiety and Local Anesthesia Experiences in Dental Students Using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS).Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Effects of Different Visual Color Stimuli on Stress Responses in Patients with Dental Phobia.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- The effects of lavender, chamomile and peppermint inhalation aromatherapy on dental anxiety in children: A randomized controlled trial.Journal of dental sciences · 2025Article
- The effect of aromatherapy with Lavender-Neroli oil and music in management of pediatric dental anxiety: a randomized control trial.BDJ open · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe purpose of the study was to determine to what extent olfactory aromatherapy reduces the intensity of dental pain and the level of dental anxiety. It also attempted to corelate between olfactory aromatherapy, stages of dental visits, and various dental procedures.
methodsFemale patients were enrolled in a randomized controlled study. Olfactory aromatherapy was performed using lavender oils. Patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups: the lavender group, in which patients inhaled 2% lavender vapors, and the control group, in which patients inhaled water vapors. Pain score, anxiety score, and changes in vital signs were among the predictable variables. Anxiety and pain were assessed using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), Speilberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and visual analog scales (VAS). The vital signs were systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP), heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), and oxygen saturation (Spo2). Variables were evaluated before inhalations, 20 min after inhalations, at the end of settings, and on the following day.
resultsEach group had 175 participants. Pain and anxiety scores were significantly reduced, and all vital signs improved, except for DBP. The MDAS, STAI, and pain scores are reduced by 3.4, 4.2, and 2.4 times, respectively, compared to the control group. Olfactory aromatherapy had the greatest impact during the phase of waiting rooms.
conclusionWhen compared to the control group, olfactory aromatherapy reduces anxiety scores three to four times more. Pain perception is reduced by twice as much as in the control group. It also significantly reduces the anxiety associated with minor to moderately stressful dental procedures.
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