DR. TASADDIQ HUSSAIN BHATTI, MBBS, MCPS (ANESTHESIOLOGY) , DR. MARYYAM HANIF, FCPS (ANESTHESIA) , DR. AZEEM AHMAD BARI, MBBS ,DR. MAMOONA SHAIKH, DR. AMBER SHAMS, MBBS, FCPS-II , DR. PAVAN KUMAR
DOI: https://doi.org/Background: Anaesthesia plays a critical role in facilitating dental and oral–maxillofacial procedures, particularly in patients with complex surgical needs, severe dental anxiety, or special healthcare requirements. While the clinical safety and effectiveness of various anaesthetic techniques have been widely documented, comparatively limited attention has been given to their psychological implications, including perioperative anxiety, patient experience, and postoperative quality of life. Large-scale retrospective evaluations integrating both clinical and psychological outcomes remain scarce.
Objective: To evaluate the association between anaesthesia modalities and clinical as well as psychological outcomes in dental and oral–maxillofacial procedures using a global retrospective cohort design.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study will analyze anonymized patient-level data obtained from large, established dental and surgical databases covering a defined multi-year period. Patients undergoing dental and oral–maxillofacial procedures under general anaesthesia, sedation, or local anaesthesia will be included. Clinical outcomes will include procedure completion, perioperative complications, recovery characteristics, and need for repeat interventions. Psychological outcomes will include anxiety indicators, dental fear measures, and oral health-related quality of life where available. Multivariable regression analyses will be planned to evaluate associations between anaesthesia type and outcomes after adjustment for confounders.
Expected Outcomes: This study is expected to provide comprehensive evidence on how different anaesthesia approaches influence both clinical effectiveness and psychological well-being in dental and oral–maxillofacial care.
Conclusion: Understanding anaesthesia-driven clinical and psychological outcomes may guide individualized anaesthetic planning, improve patient counseling, and optimize holistic perioperative care.
