Is aromatherapy associated with patient's dental anxiety levels? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abhishek Purohit, Abhinav Singh, Bharathi Purohit, Prateek Shakti, Nidhi Shah
Abstract
= 1%, P = 0.41) analyzed in the meta-analysis. High certainty of the evidence was obtained from the association between the use of aromatherapy and dental anxiety. This meta-analysis suggests that aromatherapy is effective in reducing dental anxiety. When used judiciously, the results of this work should encourage the use of aromatherapy to reduce patient anxiety levels during dental procedures.
Topics & Concepts
AromatherapyMedicineAnxietyMeta-analysisRandomized controlled trialMEDLINEDentistrySystematic reviewPsychiatryAlternative medicineInternal medicinePolitical sciencePathologyLawOlfactory and Sensory Function StudiesDental Anxiety and Anesthesia TechniquesAnxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes