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Clinicians performing subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) surgery experience transient physiological stress, but their anxiety levels remain stable. This indicates effective stress management during mucogingival procedures.

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  • Periodontology
  • Oral Surgery
  • Surgical Stress Physiology

Background:

  • Mucogingival surgery using subepithelial connective tissue grafts (SCTG) is a common procedure for mucosal thickening.
  • Quantifying intraoperative stress in clinicians is crucial for understanding performance and well-being.
  • Feasibility of real-time stress monitoring in surgical settings requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify intraoperative stress responses in clinicians during SCTG procedures.
  • To combine physiological and psychological measures for a comprehensive stress assessment.
  • To explore the feasibility of stress monitoring in this surgical context.

Main Methods:

  • Eleven clinicians performed 14 SCTG procedures.
  • Physiological stress was measured via heart rate (HR) and salivary cortisol.
  • Psychological stress and workload were assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-6) and Surgery Task Load Index (SURG-TLX).

Main Results:

  • Heart rate showed transient increases during critical surgical phases (incision, flap preparation, graft harvesting).
  • Salivary cortisol levels exhibited normal diurnal variation, with no sustained endocrine stress.
  • Perceived workload was high, primarily driven by mental demand and task complexity, while anxiety scores remained stable.

Conclusions:

  • SCTG procedures induce short-term physiological stress responses in clinicians.
  • Clinicians demonstrate adaptive stress regulation and well-managed responses during these procedures.
  • Characterizing stress dynamics can inform future research on clinician performance, fatigue, and procedural safety.