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

ABSTRACT:

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 te

SUBMITTER: Barros Padilha DX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10717698 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature