[Relaxation techniques in dentistry]

(Relaxációs módszerek alkalmazásának lehetoségei a gyakorló fogorvos szemszögébol lrodalmi osszefoglaló.)

Full Abstract

In the field of dentistry the increasing number of psychosomatic patients justify the introduction of psychological treatment methods into the dental care system. In this review authors try to collect the main points of the theoretical background and clinical principles of relaxation techniques. Some aspects of the concept of mental hygiene is also discussed to help dental professionals working in the field of general and psychosomatic dentistry in the orientation in this interesting and important field.

Author information

Author/s: Tóth, Zsuzsanna (Z); Fábián Tibor, Károly (K);

Affiliation: Semmelweis Egyetem, Fogpótlástani Klinika, Budapest.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article; Review

Journal: Fogorvosi szemle (Fogorv Sz), published in Hungary. (Language: hun)

Reference: 2006-Feb; vol 99 (issue 1) : pp 15-20

Dates: Created 2006/04/12; Completed 2006/05/09; Revised 2008/11/21;

PMID: 16607935, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00)

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