A psychophysiological therapy for dental fear

A partly automated method for treating dental fear and avoidance is outlined. The method combines a desensitization procedure with EMG biofeedback and cognitive reattribution. After therapy, 21 out of 24 patients suffering from severe dental fear were able to complete dental rehabilitation. The ther...

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Published in:Behaviour research and therapy 1984, Vol.22 (5), p.487-492
Main Authors: Berggren, Ulf, Carlsson, Sven G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Arousal
Behavior Therapy
Behavior Therapy - methods
Biological and medical sciences
Dental Care
Dental Care - psychology
Fear
Female
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
methods
Middle Aged
Psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Psykologi
Relaxation Therapy
Relaxation. Biofeedback. Hypnosis. Selfregulation. Meditation
Treatments
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Summary:A partly automated method for treating dental fear and avoidance is outlined. The method combines a desensitization procedure with EMG biofeedback and cognitive reattribution. After therapy, 21 out of 24 patients suffering from severe dental fear were able to complete dental rehabilitation. The therapy process is discussed in terms of reconditioning, cognitive reorientation and coping training.
ISSN:0005-7967
1873-622X
DOI:10.1016/0005-7967(84)90052-4