Abstract
Plasma beta-endorphin was measured in patients undergoing a stressful procedure, the removal of impacted third molars. In patients reporting little pain, endorphin levels increased significantly during surgery, whereas patients reporting pain and anxiety showed little increase in endorphin levels.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1170-1173 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of dental research |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 1983 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry
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