Dental Anxiety During Restorative Dental Treatment

Evaluation of the Effect of Hypnotherapy, Virtual Reality and Mindfulness Applications on Dental Anxiety During Restorative Dental Treatment

Anxiety refers to behavioural disorders associated with excessive fear and anxiety. Dental anxiety refers to excessive fear and anxiety at the thought of going to the dentist. This may cause patients to avoid dental treatments and may adversely affect oral health.

This study aims to evaluate the effects of hypnotherapy, virtual reality distraction and mindfulness-based meditation practices on dental anxiety during restorative dental treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• A modified dental anxiety score of 20 and above
• A dental fear scale score of 59 and above
• D2 level caries according to radiographic caries classification system,
• Systemically healthy patients

Exclusion Criteria:

• Balance disorders such as nystagmus and vertigo,
• Pregnant woman
• Claustrophobia
• Physical or mental disability
• Not knowing how to read and write
• Psychological disturbance
• Taking antidepressants or anxiolytics