Virtual Reality as a Non-Pharmacological Aid for Reducing Anxiety in Pediatric Dental Procedures

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ID15717985
AuthorsLaria-Maria Trusculescu (Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara), Dana Emanuela Pitic (Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara), Andreea Sălcudean (0009-0001-6367-4999, Universitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu Mureș, corresponding author), Ramona Amina Popovici (0000-0002-3852-9060, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, corresponding author), Norina Consuela Forna (0000-0002-5637-2095, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy), Norina Forna (Department of Implantology and Prosthetic Implant Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700946 Iasi, Romania), Silviu Constantin Bădoiu (0000-0002-6572-9244, Department of Embryology), Alexandra Enache (0000-0003-4425-5876, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara), Sorina Enasoni (Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara), Andreea Mihaela Kiș (0009-0004-4581-8487, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara), Raluca Mioara Cosoroabă (Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara), Cristina Ioana Talpoș-Niculescu (Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara), Corneliu Constantin Zeicu (0009-0006-7250-6918, Institutul Geologic al României), Maria Melania Lica (0000-0001-8372-0123, Universitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu Mureș), Liana Todor (0000-0003-1380-7674, University of Oradea)
Year2025
Volume12
Issue7
Pages930-930
Publication date2025-07-14
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/children12070930
PMID40723123
OpenAlexW4412728004
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited35

This study provides preliminary evidence supporting VR as an effective tool for reducing anxiety and stress in pediatric dental patients. By offering an engaging, immersive experience, VR can serve as an alternative or complementary approach to traditional anxiety management strategies in pediatric dentistry, potentially improving patient comfort and cooperation during dental procedures. Further research could determine if VR may serve as an alternative to local anesthesia for non-intrusive pediatric dental procedures

Anxiety · Dental care · Dental Procedure · Headset · Human–computer interaction · Psychological intervention · Virtual reality · Anesthesia and Sedative Agents · Computer Science · Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques · Dentistry · Medicine · Nursing · Pediatric Pain Management Techniques

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