Effects of virtual reality relaxation on anxiety levels of adolescents and adults during orthodontic bonding: a randomized controlled trial

Key Points

• To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality relaxation (VRR) in reducing anxiety levels during orthodontic bonding.
• Conducted a randomized controlled trial
• Included adolescents and adults
• Compared anxiety levels before and after using VRR during bonding procedures
• VRR significantly reduced psychological anxiety levels
• VRR significantly decreased physiological anxiety responses
• Supports VRR as an adjunctive tool in managing dental anxiety