• 치위생과학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.46-55
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• 2017

본 연구는 치과 의료진에 의해 실시된 치과불안 감소에 대한 인지행동치료의 효과를 검증하고 이를 통해 치과 진료 과정에서 적용 가능한 효과적인 개입방법 제안을 연구의 목적으로 하였다. 연구대상과 방법은 임상치과의원에 내원한 치과불안 증세를 보이는 환자중, 연구에 동의한 1인을 대상으로 DFS, 심층인터뷰, 그리고 SUD를 이용하여 환자의 치과불안 정도를 측정하고 불안의 종류와 수준에 따라 인지행동치료를 3월 2일부터 5월 20일까지 2주 간격으로 5회기 실시하였으며 연구의 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 치과에 관련하여 왜곡된 인지의 변화는 이와 연결된 불안들과 함께 짧은 기간 동안 급성호전 현상을 나타내며 감소하였다. 둘째, 환자 개개인의 특성과 심리적 상태에 따라 주요 개입법과 보조적인 개입법을 함께 사용하는 것이 효과적이며, 호흡이완법은 신체적 긴장감과 심리적 안정화를, 수신호 사용은 진료과정 중의 소통에 효과적으로 나타났다. 공감적 관계맺기는 의료진과의 신뢰성 형성을 통한 원활한 소통과 지속적인 치료에 대한 동기부여 및 치료적 퇴보를 완화시켰다. 불안목록 작성, 점진적인 둔감법, 직접적인 노출법, 진료과정 리허설은 문제에 대한 직접적이고 점진적인 도전을 경험함으로써 적응력강화 및 자기 조절 능력을 향상시키고 왜곡된 인지 변화를 유도하였다. 셋째, 인지행동치료를 훈련한 치과 의료진이 치료과정 중에 실시한 단시간 심리적 개입이 환자의 치과불안 감소에 유의미한 효과가 있음을 도출하였다. 본 연구는 단일사례연구라는 제한점에도 불구하고 단기간의 인지행동치료 개입법이 치과와 연계된 왜곡된 인지를 재구조화함으로써 환자의 치과진료 회피행동과 치과불안을 감소시키는 것에 효과적인 접근법이며 지속적인 연구가 필요함을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.119-128
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• 2024

Background: In pediatric dentistry, fear and anxiety are common among children. Local anesthetics (LA) are widely used to control pain and reduce discomfort in children during dental treatment. Topical anesthetics play a vital role in reducing pain and the unpleasant sensation of a needle puncture in children. Peppermint oil has been extensively used for various diseases. However, its anesthetic properties remain unknown. Peppermint oil, used in mouthwashes, toothpastes, and other topical preparations has analgesic, anesthetic, and antiseptic properties. This study aimed to compare and evaluate pain perception following the topical application of peppermint oil versus lignocaine spray before an intraoral injection in children, aged 8-13 years. Method: Fifty-two children, aged between 8-13 years, who required local anesthesia for dental treatment were divided into two groups of 26 each by simple random sampling (Group 1: 0.2% peppermint oil and Group 2: lignocaine spray). In both groups, physiological measurements (e.g., heart rate) were recorded using pulse oximetry before, during, and after the procedure. Objective pain measurement (Sound Eye Motor (SEM) scale) during administration and subjective measuremeant (Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale (WBFPRS)) after LA administration were recorded. This was followed by the required treatment of the child. Physiological parameters were compared between the two groups using an independent t-test for intergroup assessment and a paired t-test and repeated-measures ANOVA for intragroup comparisons. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to analyze the pain scores. Results: Intragroup mean heart rates, before, during, and after treatment were statistically significantly different (P < 0.05). However, the intergroup mean pulse rates did not differ significantly between the two groups. The mean WBFPS score in the lignocaine spray group was 4.133 ± 2.06 was statistically different from that of the peppermint oil group (0.933 ± 1.03; P < 0.001^*). The mean SEM score was significantly lower in the peppermint oil group than that in the lignocaine spray group (P = 0.006). No negative effects were observed in this study. Conclusion: 0.2% peppermint oil was effective in reducing pain perception.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.479-492
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• 2009

This study was conducted to find out the relationship between dental anxiety and self-efficacy, physical and psychological condition and expected self-efficacy. The objective of this study was also to provide foundation for appropriate dental hygiene intervention model for scaling. In this study, anxiety reactions were measured among 178 patients, who made appointment with dental hygienists for scaling between May and July, 2009. The analysis was done in SPSS 12.0 statistical program which confirmed Cranach's alpha value. Technical statistics, t-test and One-way ANOVA, correlation and regression were also used. The result of the study is following: While dental hygienist conducts scaling, the dental anxiety was each measured in following categories: Thus male, age between 40 and 50, single, high school graduated and unemployed were measured highest dental anxiety among various groups. Dental Fear Scale demonstrated the validity of relationship between dental anxiety and self efficacy. The correlation was equated as r=-.409(p<0.01). In the other words, the higher self efficacy, the lower dental anxiety. The relationship between dental anxiety and physical and physiological condition was relevant. Physical condition was r=-.229(p<0.01) And then, the psychological condition was r=-.299(p<0.01). Thus, better physical and physiological condition results in less dental anxiety. The relationship between expected Self-efficacy and dental anxiety is also valid. The dental anxiety after performance accomplishment is r=-.239(p<0.01), after vicarious experience is r=-.195(p<0.01), after verbal persuasion is r=-.152(p<0.05), after recognition of physiological state is r=-.410(p<0.01). In conclusion, sex, age, marital status, education level, employment, physical condition, physiological condition are all relevant to dental anxiety(F=8.834). Both independent and dependent variables p<.05 have 37.5% persuasiveness.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.369-378
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• 2019

Background: Behavior guidance is a technique used to subdue inappropriate behavior by establishing communication that meets the needs of a child. This study aimed to measure the effectiveness of a mobile app (Little Lovely Dentist) compared to the tell-show-do (TSD) technique in managing anxious children during their first dental visit. Methods: Fifty children (30 boys and 20 girls) without any past dental experience, aged from 7 to 11 years, were randomly allocated into either the dental app group or the TSD group. The pre- and post-operative anxiety of children who underwent prophylactic cleaning was assessed both physiologically and subjectively using a heart rate measurement and the RMS pictorial scale, respectively. Results: The intragroup comparison of heart rate and RMS scores for children allocated to the dental app group was statistically significant (P value ≤ 0.001). However, a significant reduction only occurred in the RMS scores, but not the heart rate measurements, in the TSD group. Conversely, there was an increase in heart rates in the TSD group. Conclusion: Educating the child prior to a dental procedure using a smartphone application such as Little Lovely Dentist can significantly alleviate the anticipatory anxiety and engage children in dental treatment during their first visit.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.135-141
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• 2019

Background: The fear of needle insertion and pain during anesthesia is a source of patient dissatisfaction in dentistry. Inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) remains the most common type of block and is in itself painful. Computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery (CCLAD) has been proven to reduce the pain associated with injection of anesthetics in various blocks. However, the efficacy of CCLAD for IANB in adults remains unknown. Methods: Sixty-four adult patients requiring bilateral IANB were selected and divided into two groups: group A (50 patients receiving IANB via CCLAD) and group B (50 patients receiving IANB using a conventional cartridge syringe). Pain perception and patient comfort were assessed using the visual analog scale and the 5-point semantic scale, respectively. Results: The pain perception was compared between the two groups using the Mann-Whitney U-test, and the P value was 0.003. The patient comfort was also compared using the same test, and the P value was 0.484. Conclusion: A significant difference was observed in the pain perception of the patients during CCLAD. The patient comfort was grossly equal for both techniques.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.57-65
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• 2024

Background: The objective of behavioral guidance is to establish effective communication that aligns with a child's requirements to manage disruptive behavior. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Tell-Show-Do and Ask-Tell-Ask techniques in managing dental anxiety in children during their initial appointment. Methods: The study included 50 children (28 boys and 22 girls) without any prior experience between the ages of 7 and 11 at their first dental visit. The children were randomly categorized into two groups: Group 1, Tell Shows Do, and Group 2, Ask-Tell-Ask. Subsequently, all children underwent noninvasive treatment procedures such as restorations, sealants, and oral prophylaxis. Furthermore, behavioral management techniques were employed based on the allocated group. Finally, anxiety levels for all children were assessed using the Raghavendra, Madhuri, and Sujata Pictorial Scale (RMS-PS) and heart rate at three different intervals (before, during, and after). The obtained data were entered into Microsoft Excel, and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. A paired t-test and Mann-Whitney U-test were used to compare the mean and median values of the two groups and determine their effectiveness. Results: Children in the TSD group exhibited statistically significant heart rates and RMS-PS scores in intra-group comparisons. However, children in the ask-tell-ask group showed a significant reduction only in the RMS-PS scores (P < 0.001) but not in the measures used to assess heart rate (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Tell-Show-Do was more effective than ask-tell-ask in alleviating dental anxiety in children. The simultaneous application of these two strategies can synergistically alleviate dental anxiety during a child's initial dentist appointment.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.331-341
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• 2022

This systematic review evaluates current evidence regarding the feasibility of using needleless jet injection instead of a conventional local anesthetic needle. EBSCO, ProQuest, PubMed, and Scopus databases were used to identify relevant literature published in English from 2005 to 2020. Ten studies were selected. Five of them were randomized clinical trials, 3 case-control studies, and 2 equivalence trials. Using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program checklist, 6 studies scored between 67% and 100%, and 4 studies scored between 34% and 66%. According to Jadad's scale, 2 studies were considered strong, and 8 studies were considered moderate in quality. The results of the 10 studies showed differences in patient preference for needleless jet injection. Needleless injection technique has been found to be particularly useful in uncooperative patients with anxiety and needle phobia. Needleless jet injection is not technique sensitive. However, with needleless jet anesthesia, most treatments require additional anesthesia. Conventional needle anesthesia is less costly, has a longer duration of action, and has better pain control during dental extraction. Needleless jet anesthesia has been shown to be moderately accepted by patients with a fear of needles, has a faster onset of action, and is an efficient alternative to conventional infiltration anesthesia technique.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.34-40
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• 2018

Purpose: The aim of this study was to translate the original English version of tampa scale for kinesiophobia for temporomandibular disorders (TSK-TMDs) for cultural equivalency into Korean language and to evaluate the reliability of the Korean version of the TSK-TMD among symptom free subjects. Methods: The original version of TSK-TMD was translated and cross-culturally adapted following international guidelines. A total 90 subjects (50 women, 40 men) were participated to fill out the questionnaire. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability with a one- or two-week time interval were evaluated. Results: The internal consistency of TSK-TMD of the original and the modified 12-item TSK-TMD were 0.866, and 0.858, respectively using the Cronbach's alpha coefficient. And the internal consistency of activity avoidance (AA) and somatic focus (SF) subscale were 0.838 and 0.807 assessed with Cronbach's alpha indicating excellent reliability. Test-retest reliability of the original TSK-TMD measured by the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.764, and coefficients value of the 12-question TSK-TMD was 0.752. Test-retest reliability of AA subscale was 0.722 and SF subscale was 0.677 measured by ICC. Conclusions: The Korean version of the TSK-TMD questionnaire was found to be a reliable instrument and successfully translated to Korean language. There are no significant differences between overall and modified version of TSK-TMD. It can be used as a valuable instrument for the analyses of the psychosocial aspects of the TMD patients in Korea.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.269-282
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• 2023

Purpose: Dental fear hinders patients from receiving appropriate dental treatment. In particular, the noise generated by high-speed air turbines and ultrasonic scalers can adversely affect patients. Many efforts have been made to reduce the discomfort caused by noise, but no methods are definitively recommended. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones in reducing the pain and discomfort associated with dental scaling. Methods: Fifty-five patients requiring scaling and root planing, aged ≥19 years and showing no auditory problems, were included. Scaling was performed for the bilateral maxillary molars and premolars while patients wore headphones, with ANC turned either on or off. The degree of noise and pain reduction in the on and off conditions were surveyed using a visual analog scale (VAS). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was performed to compare noise-and pain-related discomfort with ANC turned on and off. Results: The sample included 28 men and 27 women with a mean age of 45.45±13.12 years. The average noise-related discomfort score was 3.84±2.12 and 2.95±1.99 when noise-canceling was turned off and on, respectively, with a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). Similarly, the average pain-related discomfort score was 3.78h±2.00 and 3.09±1.96 when noise-canceling was turned off and on, respectively, which was a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). Conclusions: The use of ANC headphones seems to reduce the discomfort caused by noise and pain in patients undergoing scaling.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.396-407
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• 2017

본 연구는 일개 대학 치위생과에 스켈링을 받으러 내원한 환자를 대상으로 스켈링 전과 후의 불안 및 공포와 vital sign 변화를 알아보기 위해 2015년 8월부터 11월까지 실시되었다. 자기기입식 설문지 작성과 Vital Sign을 측정하여 진행하였으며, 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 불안 및 공포에 대한 항목 중 '마취용 주사바늘을 볼 때 두려움을 느낀다.'가 가장 높은 점수를 보였으며, 스케일링 전과 후에 각각 2.84점, 2.51점으로 조사되었다. 스케일링 전 맥박은 분당 77.48회에서 스케일링 후 분당 74.36회, 혈압은 스케일링 전 수축기 혈압이 124.86mmHg에서 122.34mmHg로 유의하게 감소하였다. 스케일링 전과 후의 불안 및 공포와 Vital Sign 변수들 간의 상관관계는 모두 수축기 혈압과 이완기 혈압이 가장 높은 양의 상관관계를 보였으며, 일반적 특성에 따른 불안의 경우 스케일링 전에 여자는 2.40점, 남자는 1.86점, 스케일링 후에는 여자 2.16점, 남자 1.65점으로 각각 조사되었다. 일반적 특성에 따른 Vital Sign의 경우 스케일링 전 수축기혈압이 남자가 133.59mmHg, 여자가 118.31mmHg으로 조사되었으며, 스케일링 후에는 수축기혈압이 남자가 129.36mmHg, 여자가 117.87mmHg으로 나타나 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다. 연령에 따른 Vital Sign은 스케일링 후의 이완기 혈압의 경우 10대 69.63mmHg, 20대 76.48mmHg, 30대 이상은 79.29mmHg으로 연령이 증가할수록 이완기 혈압이 상승하는 것으로 조사되었다. 이상의 결과를 정리해보면 스케일링 전과 후의 불안 및 공포와 Vital Sign은 변화가 있으며, 성별, 거주지, 연령 직업 등이 불안과 Vital Sign 변화에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 이에 본 연구를 바탕으로 치과에 방문하는 환자들의 불안과 공포를 줄일 수 있는 방안에 대한 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.