Influence of Hypnotic Suggestions to Increase Periodontal Patients' Compliance

Authors

  • R Abdul Halim Center of Study for Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA
  • HA Mohamad Undergraduate Students, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA
  • AS Zulkiflee Undergraduate Students, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA
  • E Noor Center of Periodontology Study, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/cos.v8i0.17480

Keywords:

hypnosis, hypnodontics, dental anxiety, audio distraction, periodontal treatment

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of hypnosis 1) to reduce dental anxiety in periodontal patients, and 2) to increase periodontal patients’ compliance through the reduction of dental anxiety. Methods: This was a randomized control trial of 22 patients (13 males, 9 females; 40.14 ± 19.59 years) who underwent non-surgical periodontal therapy in the Postgraduate and Undergraduate Clinics. Patients were divided into the case, H, (hypnosis; n=11) and controlled, N, (no hypnosis; n=11) groups, where patients’ dental anxiety level was assessed twice for both groups using IDAF-4C+ during the first visit and the second visit. The compliance was evaluated during the follow-up visit. Results: The result showed statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) in the H group during the second visit indicating a reduction in dental anxiety as compared to N group. However, there were no statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) in the pattern of reduction of blood pressure between both case and control groups. Based on the heart rate, patients were found to be more relaxed with hypnotherapy at the beginning of the treatment but halfway through, patients without hypnotherapy had a more significant reduction in heart rate level. Conclusion: Hypnotic suggestions were found to help reduce patient’s fear and anxiety. However, the compliance of the patients with or without hypnotherapy proved to have a similar outcome.

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Published

2021-09-01

How to Cite

Abdul Halim, R., Mohamad, H., Zulkiflee, A., & Noor, E. (2021). Influence of Hypnotic Suggestions to Increase Periodontal Patients’ Compliance. Compendium of Oral Science, 8, 21–30. https://doi.org/10.24191/cos.v8i0.17480

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Vol. 8 (2021): Compendium of Oral Science

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