The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses on Pain Perception

"Participants in this group will undergo a standardized restorative dental procedure on mandibular primary molars involving local anesthesia, caries excavation, and compomer restoration. Prior to the treatment, children will wear a virtual reality (VR) headset through which they will experience an interactive, animated educational game.~The VR content simulates the treatment steps-including sitting in the chair, receiving local anesthesia, caries removal, filling, and polishing-using engaging characters and storytelling. The aim is to reduce anxiety and perceived pain through immersive visual and cognitive distraction while standard dental procedures are being performed."

Participants in this group will also receive a standardized restorative dental procedure identical to the VR group, including local anesthesia, caries removal, and compomer filling of mandibular primary molars. Behavioral preparation will be conducted using the conventional Tell-Show-Do technique. The clinician will verbally explain each step, demonstrate the procedure using visual and tactile tools in a child-friendly manner, and then proceed with the actual intervention. This method aims to reduce dental fear and increase compliance by familiarizing the child with the clinical environment before the surgical procedure.