HYPNODONTICS

OUTLINE Objective & introduction

Types of Hypnosis And Dental Phobias

Hypnodontics Procedure

Applications of Hypnosis in Dentistry

Advantages and Disadvantages of Hypnodontics

Conclusion

Objectives:1. To give an overview or general idea about hypnosis,

its types and how it helps us in dentistry

2. To explain the procedures or methods of

hypnodontics in details

3. To inform the application of hypnosis in dentistry

4. To help in understanding the advantages and

disadvantages of hypnodontics

INTRODUCTION

1. Hypnosis is a form of unconsciousness resembling

sleep but in which the hypnotic subject is fully awake

but have decrease in peripheral awareness.

2. Hypnodontics = Hypnosis in Dentistry.

3. Promoted by Dr. Aaron A. Moss, accepted by

American Dental Association for almost 60 years ago.

4. Analgesia free method of treating dental pain and any

other diseases or psychological conditions.

Types of Hypnosis And Dental Phobias

Traditional Hypnosis

•Hypnotist puts the subject into a hypnotic trance and then tells the subject what to do by giving direct commands and suggestions.•Received some bad press over the years and unfortunately some of it is justified.•Extreme people have become stuck in a hypnotic state of terror and are unable to be fully awaken.

Ericksonian Hypnosis

• Conversational hypnosis or covert hypnosis.• A subject can be hypnotized within a normal

conversation without even realizing.• Psychological tricks used in magic and

mentalist .

Hypnoanesthesia

• Clinical hypnosis teaches patients to use a deep relaxation state to address pain relief.

• No drugs needed.• Self-anesthetize by transmitting the

feeling of numbness into any other body part(s) that need pain relief.

• May be applied in hypnodontics.• Eg: Glove anesthesia

DENTAL PHOBIA

fear of dentistry and of receiving dental care

WHY ?

fear of needles

phobia of injections

fear of pain

the drillfear that the anaesthetic won’t work

lack of control

the sights, sounds and

smells at the dentist’s

The reasons

HOW DOES HYPNOSIS HELP US? Eliminate dental anxiety and panic. Overcome fear and phobias. Reduce pain and discomfort. Control gag reflex. Control salivation. Control bleeding. Complement inhalation, intravenous or oral sedation. Learn to relax and be comfortable in the dentist’s

chair.

Hypnodontics Procedure

• The hypnodontics procedure is divided into 7 steps :

• 1. Mind set (indoctrination)– Used to accomplish cooperation with patient– Via preliminary conversation before use any

hypnotic procedure

• 2. Testing– To determine patient’s susceptibility to hypnosis

• 3. Introduction– To induce hypnosis–2 ways :- • Direct (with patient’s awareness)• Indirect (without patient’s awareness)

• 4. Deepening– May require several sessions to deepen it

• 5. Utilization (operation)– The purpose for which hypnosis is to be used may

vary widely

• 6. Posthypnodontic suggestions– Locking the ‘unconscious’ as a precaution against

the patient’s being exploited by other people

• 7. Dehypnodontics (termination)– The patient leave the office in completely and

fully coordinated

Applications of Hypnosis in Dentistry

What are the applications of hypnosis in dentistry?

A psychologist trained in clinical hypnosis teaches patients to use this tool for many beneficial purposes:•Relaxation•Anxiety control•Control of Bruxism (grinding of teeth)•Gag reflex reduction•Pain control•Anesthesia•Reduction of bleeding and swelling•Improvement of oral hygiene habits•More rapid, comfortable healing•Adjustment to oral appliances

What are the applications of hypnosis in dentistry? (cont.)

“Interestingly, it is not used that frequently for treating the actual phobia. This is because hypnosis works

extremely well with some people, but isn’t for everyone” -dental fear central.org-

“Hypnodentia also be applied to children. “Can be any age, even sometimes to the age of

the children was easier, because the critical level of adults do not like it. I behave like a

child when I was dealing with pediatric patients,” says this dentist.

Bruxism. Why consider hypnosis?

• aid people in the elimination of clenching and grinding their teeth.

• Hypnotherapist needs to tap into the subconscious brain and leave hypnotic suggestions to relax the jaw and release related emotions/stress.

*Finding the reason for the stress by putting the patient into a position of being able to evaluate some unfinished business and gain a different perspective

Gag Reflex Reduction

• Always have the patient to take a deep breath through their nose.

• For patient, try to converse with the dentist

Advantages and Disadvantages of Hypnodontics

Advantages of Hypnodontics Eliminate phobia of

attending the dentist for treatment.

Increase compliance with dental procedures

Reduce need for chemical anasthetic

Increase patient compliance with recommended dental care practice

Increase well-being of dental personnel

Increase overall patient satisfaction with dental services.

Disadvantages of Hypnodontics

Time consumed in conditioning a patient

Patient’s willingness & cooperation

Not all the dentists are dental hypnosis

CONCLUSION

• Being used in medicine and dentistry for more than hundred years ago.

• There is a marked increase in interest in Hypnodontics among the dental profession

• More than 6000 dentists have been using hypnodontics

In summary ,the uses of hypnosis for dental patients:

• 1. Elimination of the patient's tension, anxiety or fear of pain and related discomfort.

• 2. Maintenance of the patient's comfort during long periods of dental work.

• 3. Modification of unwanted dental habits, such as bruxism, the unconscious grinding of teeth.

• 4. Reduction of anesthesia or analgesia during dental procedures.

• 5. Prevention of gagging and nausea• 6. Control of bleeding