ArticleJournal of dental sciences2025
The effects of lavender, chamomile and peppermint inhalation aromatherapy on dental anxiety in children: A randomized controlled trial.
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- Effect of dental anxiety on the success of inferior alveolar nerve block in symptomatic irreversible pulpitis: A prospective clinical study.Journal of dental sciences · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background/purpose: Management of dental anxiety and fear in children can be challenging. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of lavender, chamomile and peppermint aromatherapy in reducing dental anxiety in children. Materials and methods: A total of 100 children aged from six to nine years receiving pulp therapy were randomized into four equal groups: a control group with no essential oil inhaled and three experimental groups using lavender, chamomile or peppermint essential oils. Children received aromatherapy through nebulizers. Oxygen saturation (pulse oximeter percentage), pulse rate (manual beat/minute) and dental anxiety (using Animated emoji scale) were measured before and after treatment. Results: The difference in before and after measurements in oxygen saturation showed insignificant difference between all groups ( Conclusion: Chamomile aromatherapy reduced dental anxiety levels in children comparable to lavender aromatherapy while peppermint aromatherapy reduced dental anxiety levels but to a lesser extent.
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