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Patients' anxieties with third molar surgery

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  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Lancashire.

The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|October 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Patient anxieties regarding third molar surgery are common, but most fears, especially concerning pain, are often unfounded. Effective preoperative reassurance and pain management are crucial for improving patient experience.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Patient Psychology

Background:

  • Third molar surgery is a common procedure.
  • Patient anxieties and expectations regarding this surgery are not well-studied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate patient anxieties before and after third molar surgery.
  • To assess the accuracy of preoperative explanations and patient expectations.

Main Methods:

  • 105 patients completed preoperative and postoperative questionnaires.
  • Questionnaires assessed anxieties, explanation clarity, and post-operative experiences.

Main Results:

  • Most patients' experiences met or exceeded expectations.
  • Pain and paresthesia were the most commonly reported negative outcomes.
  • Despite most pain being as expected, pain was the most feared aspect for future procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Patient fears about third molar surgery, particularly pain, are often disproportionate to actual outcomes.
  • Effective preoperative reassurance and pain management are vital.
  • Reassurance should begin at the time of operation booking.

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