Should Melatonin Be Used as an Alternative Sedative and Anxiolytic Agent in Mandibular Third Molar Surgery?

Çağlar Torun, Aysun; Yuceer, Ezgi

doi:10.1016/j.joms.2019.02.045

Should Melatonin Be Used as an Alternative Sedative and Anxiolytic Agent in Mandibular Third Molar Surgery?

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Çağlar Torun A., Yuceer E.

JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.77, no.9, pp.1790-1795, 2019 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 77 Issue: 9
Publication Date: 2019
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.joms.2019.02.045
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1790-1795
Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Melatonin is a natural hormone that regulates circadian rhythms. The aim of this study was to compare the anxiolytic effects of oral melatonin and oral midazolam in patients undergoing third molar surgery. The study also sought to investigate the effects of these drugs on cognitive and psychomotor functions.