Abstract
Behavioral methods of patient stress reduction during amalgam restorations were evaluated. Eighty adult patients were randomly assigned to one of four groups of 20 each: a control group, a relaxation group, a perceived control group, and an active distraction group. Both relaxation and distraction were found to be effective in reducing patient discomfort.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Anxiety / physiopathology
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Anxiety / prevention & control*
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Attention
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Dental Care*
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Dentist-Patient Relations
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Female
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Galvanic Skin Response / physiology
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Relaxation Therapy
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Stress, Psychological / physiopathology
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Stress, Psychological / prevention & control*