This study will measure the stress levels of pediatric dentists performing dental treatments under deep sedation and general anesthesia. Stress levels will be compared during sedation and general anesthesia procedures performed using three different methods. Salivary alpha-amylase and salivary cortisol levels will be measured to assess stress.
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salivary alpha amylase
Timeframe: Measurements were taken three times: 10 minutes before each treatment, 25 minutes after treatment begins, and 10 minutes after the treatment.
salivary cortisol
Timeframe: Measurements were taken three times: 10 minutes before each treatment, 25 minutes after treatment begins, and 10 minutes after the treatment.
systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Timeframe: Measurements were taken three times: 10 minutes before each treatment, 25 minutes after treatment begins, and 10 minutes after the treatment.
pulse
Timeframe: Measurements were taken three times: 10 minutes before each treatment, 25 minutes after treatment begins, and 10 minutes after the treatment.
oxygen saturation
Timeframe: Measurements were taken three times: 10 minutes before each treatment, 25 minutes after treatment begins, and 10 minutes after the treatment.
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score
Timeframe: Each physician conducted an evaluation at the end of each treatment session.