Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Glasses as a Distraction for Children During Dental Care.
Natália Baschirotto Custódio, Francine dos Santos Costa, Mariana Gonzalez Cademartori, Vanessa Polína Pereira da Costa, Marília Leão Goettems
2020PubMed68 citations
Abstract
The use of virtual reality glasses is an effective tool for improving behavior and reducing pain perception during the dental treatment of children. Children who used VR eye-glasses behaved better during removal of caries and showed lower pain perception during restoration.
Topics & Concepts
DistractionMedicineAnxietyVirtual realityPerceptionRandomized controlled trialPain perceptionDentistryDental carePhysical therapySurgeryPsychologyPsychiatryComputer scienceNeuroscienceArtificial intelligenceDental Anxiety and Anesthesia TechniquesPediatric Pain Management TechniquesEmpathy and Medical Education