Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Goggles as Distraction for Children in Dental Care—A Narrative Review

Leopardi, Alessandra Constantini; Velasco, Alberto Adanero; Mayor, Miguel Espí; Herrero, Monica Miegimolle

doi:10.3390/app13031307

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“…Nonetheless, AR and VR have been found to be advantageous for clinical practice as they can be used to demonstrate to patients the outcomes of dental procedures and help to alleviate dental phobia. Moreover, the authors in [10] investigated the utility of virtual reality glasses as a tool to distract children during dental procedures. Based on their review of the existing literature, they determined that VR glasses are an effective distraction technique in pediatric dentistry.…”

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“…Virtual reality is quickly emerging as one of the most promising tools for managing stress and anxiety [7][8][9][10]. Moreover, several studies have presented evidence for the effectiveness of VR in rehabilitation [11,12].…”

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“…By providing an immersive and interactive experience, creating a familiar and comfortable environment, providing educational experiences, and offering relaxation and distraction techniques, these systems can help to make dental visits less intimidating for young patients. A recently published review paper [10] stated that various studies have shown that virtual reality glasses are successful in distracting pediatric dentistry patients; however, to date, few systems have been developed to serve this domain, especially for young dental patients.…”

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An Interactive Augmented and Virtual Reality System for Managing Dental Anxiety among Young Patients: A Pilot Study

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Dental anxiety is a common health problem among children. It creates major issues for patients, parents, and dental professionals. Children who cancel or otherwise miss their dental appointments generally do so due to fear of the unknown and lack of understanding of what they can expect from the environment and treatment when they arrive there. Some distraction interventions are already used by dental professionals, such as using clown doctors, watching cartoons, and utilizing the tell–show–do (TSD) technique. Still, the problem is common, and the fail to attend (FTA) rates at clinics are high. Familiarizing children with the dental setting and procedures in advance may help to manage their anxiety. This paper aims to help in managing children’s dental anxiety in a simple, attractive, and age-appropriate way through the use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies. The developed system is named “Dr. Barea”. It targets Arabic-speaking children aged from 7 to 10 years old. It uses model–view–control (MVC) as its architectural design pattern. The proposed solution consists of three main sections: a 360° VR video that simulates a dental clinic environment, an educational description on dental tools using AR technology, and interactive educational stories that educate children about dental hygiene. The system performance was evaluated using unit, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing. The results demonstrate that the proposed solution, which performed reasonably, achieved the usability requirements and was engaging for learning information about dental hygiene. A feasibility study with 16 children was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed system. The Child Fear Survey Schedule—Dental Subscale (CFSS-DS) was used to measure children’s dental anxiety level. The T test was used to evaluate the differences between groups, and Fisher’s exact test was used to compare the distributions of gender and age between the groups. The CFSS-DS index in the VR group decreased after dental consultation (35.04 ± 9.14 before consultation and 32.32 ± 8.32 after consultation, p = 0.041). The implications of this study shall be beneficial to patients, parents, and dental professionals.

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An Interactive Augmented and Virtual Reality System for Managing Dental Anxiety among Young Patients: A Pilot Study

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“…In paediatrics, they can be implemented in the education and maintenance of oral hygiene [31]. In addition, the reduction of anxiety and pain can also be experienced with the use of this technology [32].…”

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Virtual Reality and Behaviour Management in Paediatric Dentistry: A Systematic Review

Padilha

Veiga

Moura

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Background: Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as an innovative tool in medicine and dentistry, improving anxiety and pain management in children. The immersive and interactive environments of VR technology helps distract and engage young patients during dental procedures, potentially reducing anxiety levels and improving treatment experience. The aim of this review was to provide current evidence-based guidance on the usage of VR in the clinical practice of paediatric dentistry. Methods: A systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines with the following research question using the PICO format: Does VR (I) effectively manage anxiety and pain (O) during a paediatric dental consultation (P) compared to alternative behavioural control techniques (C)? PubMed/Medline®, SCOPUS, and Web of Science databases were searched and analysed. Results: Search queries identified a total of 525 abstracts from three different databases. Duplicate articles were removed (n=79), leaving a total of 446 abstracts. After reading the title and abstract, 392 records were excluded. In the end, 22 articles were considered suitable for this systematic review. Conclusions: VR is a highly effective method of behaviour management, successfully alleviating pain and anxiety in children during dental treatment, surpassing traditional tools. By offering an engaging and immersive experience, VR effectively diverts patients' attention away from the clinical environment, fostering a positive and enjoyable treatment experience. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the limitations of existing studies and the need for further research to enhance the understanding of VR's full potential in paediatric dentistry.

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“…In paediatrics, VR can be effective for oral hygiene education and maintenance, reduction of anxiety and pain [ 30 , 31 ].…”

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Virtual reality and behaviour management in paediatric dentistry: a systematic review

Barros Padilha,

Veiga,

Mello-Moura

et al. 2023

BMC Oral Health

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Background Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as an innovative tool in medicine and dentistry, improving anxiety and pain management in children. The immersive and interactive environments of VR technology facilitate positive engagement of young patients during dental procedures via distraction, potentially reducing anxiety levels and improving treatment experience. The aim of this review was to provide current evidence-based guidance on the usage of VR in the clinical practice of paediatric dentistry. Methods A systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines with the following research question using the PICO format: Does VR (I) effectively manage anxiety and pain (O) during a paediatric dental consultation (P) compared to alternative behavioural control techniques (C)? PubMed/Medline®, SCOPUS and Web of Science databases were searched and analysed. Results A total of 22 randomised control trials were included in this review. These studies have shown that VR is a highly effective method of behaviour management, successfully alleviating pain and anxiety in children during dental treatment, surpassing traditional tools. Selected studies included participants with a large age range and dental procedures varied greatly, from first consultations to infiltration of local anaesthetic and other invasive procedures. VR was mostly used during treatment delivery and different immersive VR techniques were considered. Behaviour, anxiety and pain scales were used to determine efficacy and patient satisfaction. Conclusions VR offers an engaging and immersive experience, effectively diverting patients' attention away from the clinical environment, fostering a positive and enjoyable treatment experience. However, it is important to acknowledge the limitations of existing studies and the need for further research to enhance the understanding of VR's full potential in paediatric dentistry.

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Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Goggles as Distraction for Children in Dental Care—A Narrative Review

Cited by 7 publications

References 18 publications

An Interactive Augmented and Virtual Reality System for Managing Dental Anxiety among Young Patients: A Pilot Study

An Interactive Augmented and Virtual Reality System for Managing Dental Anxiety among Young Patients: A Pilot Study

Virtual Reality and Behaviour Management in Paediatric Dentistry: A Systematic Review

Virtual reality and behaviour management in paediatric dentistry: a systematic review

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