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Research on dental phobia highlights both external causes, like traumatic experiences or media influence, and internal factors, such as genetics and personality traits. While many studies focus on technical aspects of dental care, few explore how the care environment affects patient anxiety.
The Snoezelen concept, developed in the 1970s, uses sensory stimulation (sight, sound, smell, and touch) to reduce anxiety. Initially designed for individuals with neurocognitive disorders, it creates a calming environment and has since been adopted in various healthcare settings.
At Nantes University Hospital, the dental department will test the Tovertafel Pixie®, a sensory projector designed to distract patients and reduce anxiety. Its mobility allows it to be used in waiting rooms and treatment areas, projecting onto ceilings, walls, or tables. This real-life study will assess whether patients exposed to the projector experience less anxiety compared to those who are not, with the goal of improving patient care and dental treatment experiences.
The study involves a questionnaire that the dental department usually provide to our patients, which is partially completed by the patient and partially by the practitioner at the end of the treatment session. No follow-up visit is required.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tovertafel Pixie | Patients who will have the Tovertafel Pixie in the waiting room and the consultation room |
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| controle | Patients without the Tovertafel Pixie in the waiting room and the consultation room |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tovertafel Pixie | Other | The Tovertafel Pixie® projector has a distracting effect, which can help divert the patient's attention while waiting for or undergoing treatment. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement of anxiety. | The Kleinknecht Dental Fear Survey (DFS) measures dental anxiety on a scale ranging from 20 (minimum) to 100 (maximum), where higher scores indicate greater levels of fear or anxiety - Comparison of means | 1 day |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Measure the waiting time in the waiting room | Measure the waiting time in the waiting room in minutes | 1day |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Adult patients consulting the specialized care unit of the dentistry department at Hôtel-Dieu University Hospital in Nantes, capable of understanding the various questions independently or with the assistance of a trusted person
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabelle Hyon, M.D | Contact | 02 44 76 80 78 | bp-secretariat-csd@chu-nantes.fr | |
| Alexandra Poinas, PhD | Contact | 02 53 48 28 57 | alexandra.poinas@chu-nantes.fr |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Isabelle Hyon, M.D | Nantes University Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| CHU Nantes-Department of Dentistry | Recruiting | Nantes | Nantes | 44000 | France |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014076 | Tooth Diseases |
| ID | Term |
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| D009057 | Stomatognathic Diseases |
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