Virtual Reality Distraction During Restorative Dental Treatment

Summary

This split-mouth randomized clinical trial will evaluate the effect of virtual reality (VR) distraction on pain perception, anxiety, physiological responses, and patient experience during local anaesthesia administration and restorative dental treatment in adults. Participants requiring bilateral Class I restorative treatment will receive treatment with and without VR distraction in randomized order. Pain, anxiety, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and patient-reported experience will be compared between the two conditions to determine whether VR improves patient comfort during routine dental care.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults (≥18 years) requiring bilateral Class I restorative dental treatment.
* Presence of bilateral Class I carious lesions extending to the inner one-third of dentin (D3) with symptoms of reversible pulpitis.
* Willing and able to provide written informed consent.
* Willing to participate in the study and comply with study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children (\<18 years).
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Class III or higher.
* Deep Class I carious lesions with pulpal involvement.
* Mentally or medically compromised patients.
* Patients presenting with acute dental pain, such as acute pulpitis.

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