Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Aim: To assess the effects of different patient education techniques on patients’ anxiety levels pre and post dental implant surgery. Materials and Methods: A sample of sixty patients were randomized into three groups; each comprising of twenty patients; [group 1, basic information given verbally, with details of operation and recovery; group 2 (study group), basic information given verbally with details of operative procedures and recovery, and by showing a video clip on single implant surgery]; and a control group [basic information given verbally “but without mentioning the details of the operative procedure and recovery”]. Anxiety levels were assessed using the Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS). Pain was assessed with a visual analog scale (VAS). Results: Statistically significant changes were seen in group 2 (p < 0.05). More analgesics were being used by patients with higher anxiety. Linear regression analysis showed that female patients had higher levels of anxiety (P <0.05) as compared to males. Conclusions: Anxiety levels were increased by presence of preoperative media as opposed to lack of pre operative information. Key Words: Dental Implant, Dental Anxiety, Preoperative Information, Pain