Impact of Virtual Reality on Perception of Dental Pain Associated With Dental Scaling in Healthy Adults: A Split Mouth Design Randomised Controlled Study.
Aim of the Study: The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) in mitigating pain associated with dental scaling procedures. Furthermore, the study aims to evaluate individuals' tolerance levels to VR during dental scaling sessions. Materials and Methods: A random...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Dental Hygiene Vol. 23; no. 3; pp. 593 - 603 |
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| Formato: | pictorial questionnaire/scale research tables/charts randomized controlled trial Journal Article |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Aug2025
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