VIRTUAL REALITY AS A DISTRACTION METHOD FOR PAIN CONTROL DURING ENDODONTIC TREATMENT: RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL

Aim and Objective : The aim of the present study was to assess effectiveness virtual reality distraction on pain perception undergoing endodontic procedures. Methodology:This randomised clinical trial has been written according Preferred Reporting Items for Randomized Trials in Endodontics (PRIRATE) 2020 guidelines. An interventional 40patients age group between 18-45 years used study. intervention with eyeglasses. Participants were divided into two treatmentgroups: (a) without VR condition or (b) condition. Blood pressure (BP) pulse rate (PR) measured. Patients questioned about their discomfort and/or by using a visual analogue scale.Level measured Visual Analog Scale (VAS). gave ratings 0-10 scales cut points scale indicating that (0) none, (1-3) mild, (4-6) moderate (7-10) severe. asked regarding treatment modalities they preferred. Result: Data analysed SPSS® software. Paired t tests revealed VAS scores significantly (P < .005) lower during compared test average, participants experienced systolic BP after (M = 110.72, SE 2.16) than VR. reported preferred Conclusion: results this suggest use immersive may be an effective method control