Abstract:Objectives: the aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of audio or audiovisual distraction with and without noise cancellation on the anxiety levels of patients undergoing routine dental procedures.
Material and Methods:A minimum random sample of 120 patients was selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria primarily pertaining to age (17-70 years), health (American Society of Anesthesiologists performance status I or II), and type of dental treatment (basic restorative procedures fo… Show more
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