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Effectiveness of Augmented Reality as a Distraction Technique for Reducing Pain and Anxiety in Pediatric Dental Extractions: A Parallel-Group, Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Augmented Reality Distraction and Standard Care (Tell-Show-Do Technique) for Dental Anxiety. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of augmented reality (AR) as a distraction technique to reduce procedural pain and anxiety in children aged 6-10 undergoing primary tooth extraction. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either AR distraction via VR goggles or standard tell-show-do behavior management during local anesthesia administration and extraction.
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Interventions
Participants in this group wore augmented reality (AR) goggles during local anesthesia administration and dental extraction. The AR system displayed interactive 3D animated videos (celestial bodies) to divert attention and reduce procedural pain and anxiety.
Children aged 6-10 years (both sexes, Egyptian ethnicity) received behavioral management using the Tell-Show-Do (TSD) technique during primary anterior tooth extraction under local infiltration anesthesia. The clinician explained the procedure in child-friendly language (Tell), demonstrated instruments in a non-threatening manner (Show), and then performed the extraction (Do) without augmented reality or audiovisual distraction.