Evaluation of Augmented Reality on Dental Pain and Anxiety During Primary Molars' Extraction

Evaluation of Augmented Reality on Dental Pain and Anxiety During Primary Molars' Extraction: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of using virtual reality glasses compared to augmented reality glasses as distraction methods to reduce the dental anxiety and pain in children during extraction of primary molars.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Medically free children without visual or auditory impairment (ASA I).
• Children aged 6-8 years.
• Children with Frankl behaviour rating score 3 or 4.
• Children requiring extraction in one of their primary molars.
• Parents who will accept to give their consent and participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children require emergency dental treatment.
• Children with a history of epilepsy and anxiety disorder.
• Children with previous bad dental experience.
• Allergy to local anaesthetic drugs.