INFLUENCE OF STRESS ON VITAL SIGNS AMONG THE ORAL SURGEON DURING COMPLICATED DENTAL EXTRACTIONS AND REMOVAL OF IMPACTED TOOTH- AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Dentistry is identied as a stressful profession since it involves more physical work in addition to the routine surgical stress. Different studies pointed out that long-term consequence of these stressors make negative impacts on the professionals. There are many stress related studies available in the dental specialty but very few studies are focused about vital changes. Here we study the basic vital changes that happen among the oral surgeon during the minor surgical procedure. The aim of this study is to evaluate the blood pressure, pulse rate and respiratory rate uctuations among the oral surgeon during complicated dental extraction and removal of impacted tooth. The vital changes comparison were appreciated by calculating the difference in recorded values at three chronological points, 5 minutes before the dental procedure, intra operatively and immediately at the end of the procedure. The results showed there were greater changes in BP and pulse rate during complicated dental extraction and removal of impacted tooth and there was no signicant differences in the respiratory rate. In order to maintain the normal vitals it is suggested to follow the proper diagnosis and treatment plan before the procedure.