Clinical oral investigations
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Auricular acupuncture effectively reduces state anxiety before dental treatment--a randomised controlled trial.
The objective of this study was to analyse whether auricular acupuncture, acupuncture at the outer ear, could reduce state anxiety before dental treatment. ⋯ Auricular acupuncture could be an option for patients scheduled for dental treatment, who experience an uncomfortable degree of anxiety and request an acute intervention for their anxiety.