Use of orally administered diazepam in the reduction of dental anxiety.
A double-blind randomized clinical trial of the effectiveness of orally administered diazepam in reducing dental anxiety was conducted. Forty-one subjects were assigned to a diazepam or placebo group and tested, using the Dental Fear Survey and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Diazepam was effective in reducing anxiety scores but not dental fear scores.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003729:Dental Care / Q000523:psychology*; D003975:Diazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010919:Placebos; D011897:Random Allocation
D010919:Placebos; D003975:Diazepam