Impacted tooth extractions are the most frequently performed procedure in oral surgery. Complications such as pain and trismus are frequently observed after surgery. Pain, especially after surgery, causes serious discomfort to the individual. These complications negatively affect the daily lives of individuals. Decreased sleep quality, increased anxiety, fear of moving the jaw joint, decreased quality of life, and loss of labor are among the examples that can be given. It is important for individuals to have a more comfortable process in the early period after surgery. During this period, individuals receive pharmacological treatment; however, non-pharmacological approaches should not be ignored. Evaluation of the effects of relaxation exercise and virtual reality application applied after impacted third molar surgery on pain, trismus, sleep, kinesiophobia, and anxiety levels.
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Dental Anxiety
Timeframe: Before impacted third molar extraction
Pain Level
Timeframe: Before the impacted third molar extraction - within 30 minutes after impacted third molar extraction - post-operative 2nd and 7th day
Maximum Active Mouth Opening
Timeframe: Before the impacted third molar extraction - within 30 minutes after impacted third molar extraction - post-operative 2nd and 7th day
Kinesiophobia Level
Timeframe: Before the impacted third molar extraction - within 30 minutes after impacted third molar extraction - post-operative 2nd and 7th day
Muscle Activity
Timeframe: Before the impacted third molar extraction - within 30 minutes after impacted third molar extraction - post-operative 2nd and 7th day
Sleep Quality
Timeframe: Before the impacted third molar extraction - within 30 minutes after impacted third molar extraction - post-operative 2nd and 7th day
Anxiety Level
Timeframe: Before the impacted third molar extraction - within 30 minutes after impacted third molar extraction - post-operative 2nd and 7th day