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[Six simple aids for anxious patients].

Walter A Weilenmann1, Hanna Egli-Bernd

  • 1w.weilenmann@hispeed.ch

Schweizer Monatsschrift Fur Zahnmedizin = Revue Mensuelle Suisse D'Odonto-Stomatologie = Rivista Mensile Svizzera Di Odontologia E Stomatologia
|September 14, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces simple aids to prevent dental treatment trauma in children by interacting with neurological fear responses. The method successfully reduced fear in children and adults, improving patient cooperation and dentist relations.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Psychology

Context:

  • Dental treatment often causes fear and trauma, particularly in children.
  • Existing methods for managing dental anxiety have limitations.
  • Neurological responses to fear and memory are key factors in dental phobia.

Purpose:

  • To develop a scientifically-based method to prevent dental treatment traumatization in children.
  • To utilize modern brain research on fear responses to create effective interventions.
  • To reduce fear before and during dental procedures.

Summary:

  • Simple aids were employed, targeting neurological fear responses and memory.
  • The intervention successfully diminished pre-treatment fear and prevented fear relapses during treatment.
  • The method proved effective for both children and adult dental fear patients.

Impact:

  • Significantly reduced fear and anxiety associated with dental procedures.
  • Enhanced patient cooperation and improved the dentist-patient relationship.
  • Established a novel, emotionally comfortable approach to dental care, promoting patient confidence.

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