Seyed Amir Mousavi, Fateme Nasiri, Melika Sadat Araghbidi Kashani, Ali Ghazalgoo, Pedram Iranmanesh, Soheil Shahbazi
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Abstract
Objectives
Music and aromatherapy are recognized as noninvasive methods for promoting relaxation. Endodontic treatment is often perceived as a stressful procedure in dental settings. This study aimed to assess the effects of these interventions on blood pressure and heart rate among patients undergoing root canal therapy.
Material and Methods
In this single-blind, parallel-group, randomized clinical trial, 72 adult patients diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis and normal periapical conditions were referred to a dental school for endodontic treatment. Participants were randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) control group, (2) music group (participants listened to tracks of Stefano Crespan Shantam, tuned to 432 Hz), (3) aromatherapy group (participants were exposed to five drops of lavender oil via a humidifier), and (4) combined music and aromatherapy group. Blood pressure and heart rate were measured before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and one-way ANOVA.
Results
Although systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as heart rate, decreased in the intervention groups, there were no statistically significant differences compared to the control group (p > 0.05).
Conclusions
Music and aromatherapy did not produce statistically significant reductions in blood pressure and heart rate among endodontic patients. Alternative methods should be explored to manage patient anxiety better.
Trial Registration
The present trial was registered in the Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT20191228045910N1), available at https://www.irct.ir/trial/46195.
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Clinical and Experimental Dental Research aims to provide open access peer-reviewed publications of high scientific quality representing original clinical, diagnostic or experimental work within all disciplines and fields of oral medicine and dentistry. The scope of Clinical and Experimental Dental Research comprises original research material on the anatomy, physiology and pathology of oro-facial, oro-pharyngeal and maxillofacial tissues, and functions and dysfunctions within the stomatognathic system, and the epidemiology, aetiology, prevention, diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of diseases and conditions that have an effect on the homeostasis of the mouth, jaws, and closely associated structures, as well as the healing and regeneration and the clinical aspects of replacement of hard and soft tissues with biomaterials, and the rehabilitation of stomatognathic functions. Studies that bring new knowledge on how to advance health on the individual or public health levels, including interactions between oral and general health and ill-health are welcome.
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