Reduction of Dental Anxiety in Children Using Virtual Reality: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

IF 2.2 2区医学 Q2 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

European journal of paediatric dentistry Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI:10.23804/ejpd.2024.2109

Y Kasimoglu, E Alpaycetin, G Ince, E B Tuna Ince

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Abstract

Aim: The aim of this research is examining the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) in the reduction of dental anxiety in children with novel methods.

Methods: The three arm parallel-group randomised clinical study was conducted in children aged 6-10 years. Pulpotomy procedure was performed on randomised 90 selected children (n=30 in each group; AG: group applied active distraction using VR glasses, PG: group applied passive distraction, i.e., watching cartoons on a screen mounted onto a dental unit, CG: control group). Before and after the procedure, children were administered Facial Pain Scale (FIS), Children's Fear Rating Scale (CFSS-DS) and Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale (FBRS). The pulse rate was measured to check the anxiety levels of all treated children at five different time points. Statistical significance was determined as p<0.05.

Conclusion: VR has been found to positively contribute to the performance of children in adapting to dental treatment. The VR application aims to create positive attitude in children by providing them a safe atmosphere and becoming a useful tool in the dental profession.

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利用虚拟现实技术减轻儿童的牙科焦虑症：随机对照试验

目的：本研究旨在探讨虚拟现实（VR）在以新方法减轻儿童牙科焦虑症方面的有效性：在 6-10 岁儿童中开展了三组平行随机临床研究。随机挑选了 90 名儿童（每组 30 人；AG：使用 VR 眼镜主动分散注意力组；PG：被动分散注意力组，即观看安装在牙科设备上的屏幕上的动画片；CG：对照组）进行牙髓切开术。手术前后，对儿童进行面部疼痛量表（FIS）、儿童恐惧评定量表（CFSS-DS）和弗兰克尔行为评定量表（FBRS）测试。在五个不同的时间点测量脉搏，以检查所有接受治疗的儿童的焦虑水平。统计意义以 p 为标准：研究发现，VR 对儿童适应牙科治疗有积极作用。VR 应用旨在通过为儿童提供安全的氛围，使他们树立积极的态度，并成为牙科专业的有用工具。

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European journal of paediatric dentistry DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-PEDIATRICS

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

19.40%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The aim and scope of the European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry is to promote research in all aspects of dentistry related to children, including interceptive orthodontics and studies on children and young adults with special needs.