Dr Vanessa Lejeune has developed an innovative protocol for adults aged between 18 and 60 requiring wisdom teeth extraction. The protocol involves placing two drops of officinal lavender essential oil on a cotton pad, which the patient inhales before the operation, and then for three days afterwards. The purpose is to reduce preoperative anxiety and stress.
The results of a 102-patient study show that patients who followed this protocol did in fact have lower anxiety scores, but also showed a reduction in pain during the first two days (with less analgesic intake) compared with the control group (synthetic scent similar to lavender).
