Seppe Bleyen , Kelly Mooens , Luka Jancic , Paul Lambrechts , Nastaran Meschi , Mariano S. Pedano
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Virtual reality for patients with dental anxiety: A scoping review
Objective
This scoping review aimed to examine the literature regarding the use of virtual reality (VR) to reduce pain and anxiety before or during dental procedures.
Methods
A review of studies published between 2000 and 2024 was conducted, using PubMed and Embase databases. Eligible studies involved healthy patients (ASA I and II) with dental anxiety undergoing dental procedures using VR.
Results
A total of 46 studies were included, covering pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics and endodontics. 31 studies found that VR glasses significantly reduced pain and anxiety during dental treatment. VR was useful for managing children's behavior during dental procedures. Some studies reported improvements in blood pressure and heart rate. While most studies found a significant reduction in anxiety and pain, a few showed non-significant changes. VR was generally well-received by patients, with mild adverse effects such as nausea or claustrophobia.
Conclusion
VR appears to be an effective tool for managing dental anxiety in various dental fields, but research is still limited, particularly in adults. Most studies involved children, showing positive results in reducing anxiety, pain, time perception, blood pressure, pulse rate, and salivary cortisol levels. However, further research is needed to fully evaluate the role of VR in endodontic treatments and the effectiveness of VR treatment in adult patients.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Dentistry has an open access mirror journal The Journal of Dentistry: X, sharing the same aims and scope, editorial team, submission system and rigorous peer review.
The Journal of Dentistry is the leading international dental journal within the field of Restorative Dentistry. Placing an emphasis on publishing novel and high-quality research papers, the Journal aims to influence the practice of dentistry at clinician, research, industry and policy-maker level on an international basis.
Topics covered include the management of dental disease, periodontology, endodontology, operative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, dental biomaterials science, long-term clinical trials including epidemiology and oral health, technology transfer of new scientific instrumentation or procedures, as well as clinically relevant oral biology and translational research.
The Journal of Dentistry will publish original scientific research papers including short communications. It is also interested in publishing review articles and leaders in themed areas which will be linked to new scientific research. Conference proceedings are also welcome and expressions of interest should be communicated to the Editor.