Reduction of tension in fearful dental patients.
A method based on the principles of desensitization, biofeedback, and control by patients is described; ten patients who had severe dental fear were given therapy before conventional treatment was begun.
D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D003729:Dental Care / Q000523:psychology*; D003887:Desensitization, Psychologic; D004576:Electromyography; D005239:Fear; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control