Effect of Virtual Reality Distraction on Pain Perception, Anxiety and Hemodynamic Changes during Therapeutic Extraction of Bilateral Maxillary First Premolars Split-Mouth Technique
Journal Title: Journal of Dental Health and Oral Research - Year 2022, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the effect of virtual reality distraction on pain and anxiety during therapeutic extraction of bilateral maxillary first premolars. Design: Non Randomized prospective split mouth technique requiring therapeutic extraction of bilateral maxillary first premolars. Setting: All patients reporting to the department of OMFS Indira Gandhi dental college and hospital Pondicherry requiring therapeutic extraction of bilateral maxillary first premolars. Participants: Covering 56 patients requiring therapeutic extraction of bilateral maxillary first premolars who meets the inclusive and exclusive criteria. Main Outcome Measures: Anxiety is measured using Likert scale, vitals using sphygmomanometer and pulse oximeter. Results: Parameters analysed using T-test, there is subsequent reduction of Systolic blood pressure, respiratory rate and pulse rate using virtual reality distraction when compared to without virtual reality distraction except for diastolic blood pressure. Conclusion: By distracting the attention of the patient, pain and anxiety levels of the patients can be reduced and producers can be done smoothly according to our study results.
Authors and Affiliations
Raghu Kumaravelu1*, Ranjitha R2, Sathyanarayanan R3, Venugopalan V4, Sailesh Kumer4, Raja Sethupathy Cheeman4
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- EP ID EP710331
- DOI https://doi.org/10.46889/JDHOR.2022.3308
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