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Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for Hemodynamic Stability During Dental Implant Surgery: A Randomized Controlled
Feng Luo1,2, Zongli Zhang3, Qian Mao3
1State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research
|August 6, 2026
Summary
Non-pharmacologic interventions like music or a stress-relief device helped stabilize heart rate during dental implant surgery. While they didn't prevent blood pressure increases, these methods effectively manage physiological stress.
Area of Science:
- Dental implant surgery
- Hemodynamic stability
- Non-pharmacologic interventions
Background:
- Managing hemodynamic stability during dental implant surgery is crucial for patient safety.
- Non-pharmacologic interventions offer a potential alternative or adjunct to pharmacological methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of auditory distraction (music/comedy) and haptic distraction (stress-relief device) in maintaining hemodynamic stability during dental implant surgery.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, randomized trial involving 150 patients undergoing single-tooth implant surgery.
- Patients were divided into three groups: Control, Auditory Distraction, and Haptic Distraction.
- Systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate were recorded pre- and post-surgery.
Main Results:
- All groups experienced an increase in blood pressure post-surgery.
- The control group showed a significant increase in heart rate.
- Both auditory and haptic distraction groups exhibited lower post-surgery heart rates compared to the control group.
Conclusions:
- Auditory and haptic distractions effectively mitigate heart rate increases during dental implant procedures.
- These interventions help manage physiological stress, enhancing patient comfort and safety.
- They represent a low-cost, non-invasive approach to complement sedation in implant dentistry.
