Virtual reality in managing dental pain and anxiety: a comprehensive review

Virtual reality in managing dental pain and anxiety: a comprehensive review

ObjectivesThis study aimed to identify, analyze, and summarize the clinical efficacy of virtual reality (VR) distraction therapy for oral treatment in different hospital settings in contrast to medical interventions that induce anxiety and pain. Furthermore, this review aimed to determine the implic...

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Main Authors:	Lin Fan, Jie Zeng, Longkuan Ran, Chao Zhang, Jing Wang, Cong Yu, Nan Zhao
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-12-01
Series:	Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:	virtual reality dental treatment dental anxiety pain behavior management distraction therapy
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1285142/full

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