Influence of Lavender Oil on Vital Signs in Oral Surgery Patients

Influence of Lavender Oil on Vital Signs and Anxiety in Oral Surgery Patients: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia) on anxiety, mood, vital signs (blood pressure, respiratory rate, heart rate and saturation) for oral surgery patients.

Lavender oil has sedative properties. Oral surgical procedures have been proven as to be the greatest concern among dental practices for patients. Limited randomized clinical trials have demonstrated evidence-based results of lavender oil, despite being the most effective essential oil for anxiety and stress. The hypothesis of the present study was that the inhalation of lavender oil prior to oral surgical procedures may reduce anxiety and consequently may effect intra and post-operative blood pressure, inspiration and heart rate.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of wisdom tooth
• Must be similar in age-height-weight
• Must be similar socio-culturally

Exclusion Criteria:

• Under 18 years of age
• Taking psychotropic medication or psychiatric treatment
• Systemically unhealthy patients
• Pregnants