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Virtual Reality Goggles as a Distraction Technique for Managing Behavioral Conduct During Pulp Pediatric Dental Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Dentistry journal · Machuca-Portillo C, Biedma-Perea M, Suárez-Marchena C, Caleza-Jiménez C, Chandler-Gutiérrez L, Valle LL, Segura-Egea JJ · 2026-08-13

Virtual reality distraction showed a statistically significant reduction in children's self-reported pain during pulp treatment compared to control interventions, though evidence quality was low and findings were inconsistent across studies, warranting further rigorous research before clinical implementation.

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