Table 2 Summary of results
Authors | Year | Study design | Period | Study Participants | Results in VR condition | Dependent variables | Conditions | VR Equipment | Dental Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Al-Halabi [33] | 2018 | RCT | Periop | 102 6–10 year olds | Tablet had best results in anxiety and pain | Wong-baker faces, pulse, behavious (FLACC) | Vs control vs tablet | VR box and Av glasses | IAN block |
Aminabadi [34] | 2012 | RCT | Periop | 120 4–6 year olds | SS decrease in pain and anxiety in VR group | Wong Baker FACES, MCDAS | Vs control | VR eyeglasses | Fluoride therapy then restorative treatment |
Panda [35] | 2017 | RCT | Periop | 30 6–8 year olds | SS less pain in VR group | Faces pain scale (revised) | Vs control | Virtual reality smartglasses, detachable earphones | Pulp therapy |
Zink [36] | 2018 | RCT | Periop | 40 9–15 year olds with ASD, first visit | SS decrease in number of attempts and number of appointments | Number of attempts to acquire skill, total number of attempts, number of appointments to have dental prophy | Vs control | App: Autistic Child Goes to the Dentist (no VR) | Dental prophylaxis |