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  • Dentistry
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Clinical hypnosis is a therapeutic technique that can be integrated into various medical fields.
  • Its application in dentistry has shown potential for improving patient experience and treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review three cases where clinical hypnosis was utilized in dental patient treatment.
  • To validate the significance and ease of integration of hypnosis techniques in a dental setting.

Main Methods:

  • Case study review of three patients receiving dental treatment supplemented with clinical hypnosis.
  • Inclusion of a video demonstration from a television series to illustrate hypnosis techniques.

Main Results:

  • The reviewed cases demonstrate the successful application of clinical hypnosis in dentistry.
  • A supplementary video validated the practical significance of these techniques for patient care.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical hypnosis is a valuable and easily integrated tool for dental patient treatment.
  • Evidence supports the use of hypnosis to enhance the dental patient experience and therapeutic process.