Gender Difference in Pain Perception and Post-surgery Satisfaction Following Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Surgery...

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Dental Psychology

Background:

• Dental anxiety is a significant barrier to treatment for many adults.
• Assessing patient anxiety is vital for effective dental care and recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare patient-perceived pain, anxiety, stress, and satisfaction with clinical outcomes.
• To analyze these perceptions in surgical extractions of impacted mandibular third molars.

Main Methods:

• A prospective, comparative clinical study involving 60 patients (30 male, 30 female).
• Utilized the Visual Analogue Scale and Amsterdam Pre-operative Anxiety and Information Scale.
• Statistical analysis included IBM SPSS Statistics 16.0, ANOVA, and Bonferroni's post hoc test (P < 0.05).

Main Results:

• Female patients reported significantly higher anxiety and swelling scores than male patients.
• Patient satisfaction with clinical outcomes was comparable between genders.
• Maximal mouth opening and pain perception data were also analyzed.

Conclusions:

• While patient satisfaction was similar, gender differences in anxiety and swelling exist post-third molar extraction.
• Dental practitioners should prioritize patient education regarding surgical procedures and potential complications to mitigate anxiety.