Dental Phobia

The aim of this randomized clinical trial is to verify the efficacy of VR immersion over a muted cartoon on a wall-mounted TV to decrease dental fear and anxiety of children undergoing dental procedures. The study also aims to gain insight on the satisfaction of parents and healthcare providers on the use of VR during dental appointments. Main research question: Does VR immersion compare to a cartoon on a wall-mounted TV is more efficacious to decrease dental fear and anxiety of children requiring dental procedures? Participants will be playing through a VR immersive game wearing a eye-tracking VR headset that requires no movement of the head to play, facilitating the dental procedure. The investigators will take measures of the stress levels of participants and their parents using a validated stress scale and also by taking salivary samples to verify the levels of a stress biomarker (alpha-amylase).

This clinical trial aims to compare pain perception in children during dental procedures when using a computer-controlled local anesthesia device versus a traditional syringe. Children aged 6 to 8 years who need maxillary primary molar extraction will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: three groups using different speeds of the GENI computer-controlled device, and one group using a conventional syringe. The study will assess pain using facial expression scales and physiological measures such as heart rate. The goal is to find a more comfortable method for delivering anesthesia to pediatric dental patients.