Introduction: Wisdom tooth extraction is a common dental procedure that may provoke anxiety in patients, which can increase pain perception, prolong treatment, and affect recovery. In Vietnam, research on pre-extraction anxiety is limited, particularly at 19-8 Hospital. This study aims to assess anxiety levels and associated factors in patients before wisdom tooth extraction.
Literature review: Dental anxiety affects 10–30% of patients worldwide. Factors include female gender, young age, first-time extraction, and lack of procedural knowledge. Anxiety can lead to hypertension, arrhythmias, and poor treatment cooperation. Vietnamese studies show similar trends, particularly among young and female patients.
Methods:A cross-sectional study included 330 patients at 19-8 Hospital in 2025. Anxiety was measured with the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS). Age, gender, extraction history, and procedural knowledge were collected. Data were analyzed using SPSS with descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests.
Results: Female: 60% , Age 18–30: 70%, High anxiety: 45%, Related factors female gender, young age, first-time extraction, lack of procedural knowledge
Discussion: Nearly half of patients exhibited high anxiety, consistent with international data. Counseling and clear procedural explanations are essential, especially for young and female patients.
Conclusion: High anxiety is common before wisdom tooth extraction. Recommendations include enhanced counseling, clear information, non-pharmacological anxiety reduction, and staff training in recognizing anxiety.