Abstract
Fourteen patients underwent minor oral operation and combined psychotherapy. Age distribution (15-85 years). 7 males. 7 females. 5 radicular cysts. 1 dentigerous cyst. 1 impacted tooth. 1 postoperative maxillary cyst. 1 mouth floor inflammation. 1 chronic maxillar osteomyelitis. 4 mandibular fractures (2 subcondylar fractures, 1 body fracture, 1 alveolar fracture).
Applied intention:
A. As preanesthetic medication
B. As anesthetic aid
C. As postoperative care
Psychotherapies used:
I Breathing (Modified abdominal breathing)
II. Relaxation
1. Autogenic training ; Formula I & II
2. Jacobson's Progressive Relaxation Method (Wolpe's Modified Method)
3. Yoga 'Sava Asana
III. Behavior therapy (Modified Cautela's Covert Positive Reinforcement)
IV. Hypnosis
