EFFECTIVENESS OF VIRTUAL REALITY GLASSES VERSUS WHITE NOISE ON DENTAL ANXIETY IN CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT/ HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

EFFECTIVENESS OF VIRTUAL REALITY GLASSES VERSUS WHITE NOISE ON DENTAL ANXIETY IN CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT/ HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER(A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL)

The present study aims to assess and compare the effectiveness of distraction technique using virtual reality glasses and white noise with basic behavior guidance techniques on dental anxiety in children with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children diagnosed with ADHD according to the DSM-V criteria and diagnosis confirmed by a pediatric neurologist.
• All children should be on stimulant medication.
• No previous dental experience.
• Written consent of the legal guardian.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with physical disabilities or other psychiatric disorders.
• Children with visual or hearing disabilities.
• Patients requiring emergency treatment