Journal of dentistry
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Journal of dentistry · Feb 2018
Review Meta AnalysisNon-pharmacological interventions for reducing mental distress in patients undergoing dental procedures: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
This meta-analysis investigates the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions in adults undergoing dental procedures under regional or general anesthesia compared to standard care alone or an attention control group on the reduction of mental distress, pain, and analgesic use. ⋯ This systematic review and meta-analysis indicated that non-pharmacological interventions may be beneficial for reducing mental distress in patients undergoing dental procedures and could thus be considered as valuable adjunct to standard care.