[Incidence of fainting during the procedure of a simple extraction]

The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of fainting during the procedure of a simple extraction in healthy individuals and the probable difference in its incidence and expression in relation to sex and age. Nine hundred eighty-nine healthy patients were examined (491 men and 498 women). From our results it was concluded that the incidence of fainting during a simple extraction is extremely low. It was not found statistical significance between faint and it's relation to sex and age.