Aromatherapy with lavender essential oil for the control of dental anxiety in patients undergoing dental surgery: A triple-blind randomized clinical trial

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of lavender essential oil in reducing dental anxiety during surgical procedures.
• Conducted a triple-blind randomized clinical trial
• Participants received aromatherapy with lavender essential oil
• Anxiety levels were measured before, during, and after surgery
• Lavender essential oil significantly reduced dental anxiety levels
• Participants reported lower pain perception during surgery
• Fewer adverse reactions were noted in the aromatherapy group