The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants
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Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants · Nov 2006
Pain and anxiety following the placement of dental implants.
This study investigated pain experience and anxiety following dental implant placement using questionnaires and salivary cortisol measurements. ⋯ Patient self-assessment indicates that implant placement is a mild to moderately painful and anxiety-provoking procedure. Some limitation of daily activities and symptoms are expected to occur, particularly during the first 3 postoperative days.