Prognosis in surgical treatment of diseases of the oral and maxillofacial region under local anesthesia is quite commonly restricted by compliance by the patient. An alternative approach, medical hypnosis, has not been used in oral and maxillofacial surgery to any significant degree. As such, hypnosis treatment also depends to a great extent on the cooperation of the patient, and it would seem advisable to collect information concerning the individual motivation for accepting such a treatment option. The questionnaire consisted of 21 questions and was handed out to patients of the department. A total of 310 questionnaires were evaluated statistically, and the result shows a high level of acceptance of medical hypnosis by patients being treated surgically in the oral and maxillofacial region. The authors conclude that the effectiveness of this treatment option should be examined in clinical studies.

Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein/Campus Luebeck, Germany. hermesddd@aol.com

Posted: 10/01/2004



This article provided by The International Hypnosis Research Institute.

Enter your email address to subscribe to the IHRI Newsletter.

Worry Free Hypnosis is a great solution to reducing your tendency to worry because it is positive, safe and gentle.During the session you will experience a deep relaxation and calming of the nerves.Move through times of worry so that you can resume a happy life

Stress Eliminator Stress is a natural part of life,but too much stress can be detrimental,robbing you of energy and peace of mind.This hypnosis session can start to help you balance your life&sleep better.Maintain peace of mind by accessing a relaxation state of mind.

Soaring Healthy Ego Having a healthy inner self enables you to face challenges, adapt to changes, and make choices because the ego is your inner guide.Use this session to help heal a wounded or underdeveloped ego and strengthen your sense of self in a balanced way.