Virtual Reality Distraction: Children wear virtual reality glasses during restorative dental treatment to reduce pain and anxiety.
Tell-Show-Do Technique: Conventional behavioral technique where the dentist tells, shows, and then performs the procedure to reduce anxiety and build cooperation.
Study summary
This pilot crossover randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effect of distraction using Virtual Reality (VR) versus the Tell-Show-Do (TSD) technique on pain perception and anxiety in children aged 6-12 with Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) undergoing restorative dental treatment.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
6 Years
Max age
12 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged between 6-12 years.
* Patients with two First Permanent molars diagnosed with MIH indicated for class I cavities.
* A cooperative and compliant patient/ parent.
* Patients not allergic to medicaments necessary to complete the procedure.
* Patients with no history of chronic systemic diseases.
Exclusion Criteria:
* MIH-affected molars require apexogenesis, apexification, regeneration or RCT.
* Non-restorable tooth.
* Previous restorative treatment.
* Periodontally affected.
* Children having systemic disease, an emotional behavioural or learning disorder.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Pain perception — Immediately before treatment (baseline), during treatment (within session), and immediately after treatment (post-procedure) Tool: Wong Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale Unit: Score 0-10
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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