Immersive and Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Distraction on Pain Perception to Intraoral Injections

Conclusion: Three-dimensional virtual reality was found to be an effective means of distraction in children undergoing dental procedures and especially during the provoking phase. The significant difference obtained clearly indicates irrespective of immersiveness of virtual reality, anxiety had been decreased and on comparison the pain perception to intraoral injection is less in immersive virtual reality environment. Immersive VR distraction technique can serve as an adjunct to traditional behavior management strategies already available to the pediatric dentist.
Source: Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research