Verbal and Visual Information Techniques on Anxiety in Third Molar Surgery

The Effects of Verbal and Visual Information Techniques on Anxiety in Impacted Third Molar Surgery

The aim of this study was to evaluate preoperative anxiety levels using dental anxiety scale (DAS) and the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).

This study will based on a prospective, observational investigation of two different patient education techniques about the effect of third molar removal on patients' anxiety level. A total of 240 patients will be divided into two groups.

Information about operation procedures and a recovery will be given verbally in group 1 and information about operation procedures and recovery will be given in group 2. Anxiety levels were assessed by using DAS and (STAI).Paired t-test or Wilcoxon test will be used for intra-group comparison of anxiety levels.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Impacted third molar (bone and mucosa retention, mesioangular position)
• Patients with any chronic disease and allergy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pericoronitis
• Patients with visual impairment
• Patients with psychological disorders
• Smoking
• Pregnancy or lactation