Comparison of Effectiveness of Audio and VR Distraction Techniques in Managing Pediatric Dental Patients.

ABSTRACT

Aim: In order to manage pediatric dental patients, this study set out to assess the effectiveness of two distraction techniques audio and virtual reality (VR) with tell, show, and do technique (TSD). Materials and Methods: Forty-five children aged 6-10 years were selected for the present randomized control trial. They were split into three groups at random. Group 1 control group tell-show-do, Group 2 audio distraction, and Group 3 VR distraction. Both pretreatment and postoperative anxiety levels were measured by modified Venham's anxiety rating scale (MVARS). Results: In each of the three groups, there was a statistically significant difference between the child's pre- and post-treatment anxiety levels. VR distraction group experienced the greatest reduction in anxiety. Conclusion: All three methods were similarly successful at lowering anxiety while virtual reality distraction outperformed compared to other techniques.