Hypnosis and Local Anesthesia for Dental Pain Relief-Alternative or Adjunct Therapy?-A Randomized,
Thomas Gerhard Wolf1, Dominik Wolf1, Angelika Callaway1
1a University Medical Center , Mainz , Germany.
The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
|September 3, 2016
Summary
Local anesthesia is more effective for dental pain relief than hypnosis. While hypnosis may offer some pain reduction, similar to sedation, local anesthesia remains the superior and safe choice for dental pain control.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pain Management
- Psychology
Background:
- Dental pain management often relies on local anesthesia.
- Exploring alternative or complementary pain relief methods is crucial in dentistry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of hypnosis versus local anesthesia for experimental dental pain relief.
- To determine the impact of hypnosis on pain thresholds and perceived pain intensity in a dental context.
Main Methods:
- Prospective randomized clinical crossover trial design.
- Determination of dental pulp pain thresholds.
- Application of a standardized pain stimulus rated on the Visual Analogue Scale (0-10).
Main Results:
- Pain thresholds were lower under hypnosis (58.3 ± 17.3) compared to local anesthesia (maximal at 80.0).
- Pain stimulus was rated higher under hypnosis (3.9 ± 3.8) than with local anesthesia (0.0).
- Local anesthesia demonstrated superior pain relief compared to hypnosis (p < .001).
Conclusions:
- Local anesthesia is a safe and effective method for superior pain relief in dentistry.
- Hypnosis may produce effects similar to sedation and can be an adjunct or alternative for pain control.
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