Abstract:Objective:The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of different timings of pre-operative information on patients' anxiety level and pain perception after open flap debridement.Methods: 45 individuals with chronic periodontitis were equally allocated to the following groups: Group 1: Informed 7 days before surgery; Group 2: Informed 1 month before the surgery and Group 3: Informed by other dentists. All patients received open flap debridement. The anxiety level before surgery was evaluated by Sta… Show more
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