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Hypnosis, Part III: Uses in dentistry.

G A Zach1

  • 1College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City.

Compendium (Newtown, Pa.)
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Hypnosis can be a useful tool in specific dental scenarios. Dentists may condense or reference verbalizations during procedures when using hypnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Hypnosis is a psychological technique involving focused attention and suggestion.
  • Its application in dentistry is explored for specific procedural contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the applications of hypnosis in selected dental situations.
  • To examine how dentist verbalizations are adapted during hypnotic procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of hypnosis in dental settings.
  • Analysis of dentist communication strategies during hypnosis.

Main Results:

  • Hypnosis has demonstrated utility in managing patient anxiety and discomfort during dental procedures.
  • Specific verbalization techniques are employed by dentists to facilitate hypnotic states.

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Conclusions:

  • Hypnosis offers a viable adjunct for selected dental treatments.
  • Further research into standardized hypnotic protocols in dentistry is warranted.