How Can the Sedative and Analgesic Effects of Virtual Reality Technology Be More Precisely Assessed in Pediatric Dental Care? Methodological Insights From an Ongoing Randomized Controlled Trial Response to Letter

Key Points

• The aim is to assess how virtual reality technology can effectively reduce pain and anxiety in children during dental procedures.
• Ongoing randomized controlled trial design
• Participants include children experiencing acute pulpitis
• Utilizing virtual reality as a sedative and analgesic intervention
• Results are pending as the trial is ongoing, but initial feedback suggests positive trends in reducing anxiety and pain.