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Journal of Dental Research, Vol 58, 1347-1351, Copyright © 1979 by International & American Associations for Dental Research Online Journals
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N. L. Corah, E. N. Gale and S. J. Illig
Behavioral methods of patient stress reduction during amalgam restorations were evaluated. Eighty adult patients were randomly assigned to one of four groups of 20 each: a control group, a relaxation group, a perceived control group, and an active distraction group. Both relaxation and distraction were found to be effective in reducing patient discomfort.
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