Preoperative Hypnotic Techniques Reduce Consumption of Analgesics after Surgical Removal of Third Mandibular Molars: A Brief Communication

The effects of hypnosis in connection with surgery have been described in many clinical publications, but few controlled studies have been published. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of preoperative hypnotic techniques used by patients planned for surgical removal of third ma...

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Published in:International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis 1997-04, Vol.45 (2), p.102-108
Main Authors: Enqvist, Björn, Fischer, Kerstin
Format: Article
Language:English
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Acetaminophen - administration & dosage
Adult
Analgesics - administration & dosage
Biological and medical sciences
Codeine - administration & dosage
Drug Combinations
Female
Humans
Hypnosis, Dental
Male
Medical sciences
Medicin och hälsovetenskap
Molar, Third - surgery
Pain Measurement
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Relaxation. Biofeedback. Hypnosis. Selfregulation. Meditation
Suggestion
Tooth Extraction - psychology
Treatments
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Summary:The effects of hypnosis in connection with surgery have been described in many clinical publications, but few controlled studies have been published. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of preoperative hypnotic techniques used by patients planned for surgical removal of third mandibular molars. The patients were randomly assigned to an experimental (hypnotic techniques) or a control (no hypnotic techniques) group. During the week before the surgery, the experimental group listened to an audiotape containing a hypnotic relaxation induction. Posthypnotic suggestions of healing and recovery were given on the tape together with advice regarding ways to achieve control over stress and pain. The control group received no hypnotic intervention. Only one surgeon who was not aware of patient group assignments performed all the operations. Thirty-six patients in the control group were compared to 33 patients in the experimental group. Anxiety before the operation increased significantly in the control group but remained at baseline level in the experimental group. Postoperative consumption of analgesics was significantly reduced in the experimental group compared to the control group.
ISSN:0020-7144
1744-5183
DOI:10.1080/00207149708416112