Machine Elf 27 optimizes meta quest 2 virtual reality hypnosis during laser gingivoplasty

Introduction and aims: Dental procedures are often difficult for patients causing anxiety/fear. Hypnosis is a state of consciousness, in which a patient’s attention is detached from immediate environment by focusing or involvement to create a hypnotic reality. Virtual Reality is an artificial environment which is experienced through sensory stimuli provide by a computer. Aim of this case report is to use hypnosis during gingivoplasty. Materials and methods: Machine Elf 27 360o Virtual Reality projection in Meta Quest 2 Head-Mounted Display Set with headphones was used during anaesthesia-free laser gingivoplasty in order to optimize the hypnosis effect in general healthy adult patient. Results: Patient felt no pain, did not hear environment sounds around, confirmed, that “smelled something burning”, and felt the entire headset uncomfortable. HMD was a physical obstacle so it did not make the procedure any easier itself for the operator. Conclusion: Machine Elf 27 optimizes VR hypnosis during dental procedure. Clinical relevance: Virtual Reality hypnosis helps in patient’s premedication.