EFFECT OF VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) GLAASSE ON GAG REFLEX DURING TAKING MAXILLARY IMPRESSION
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Keywords
Maxillary Impression, Visual Analog Scale, Gag Reflex, Virtual Reality Glasses.
Abstract
The aim of our study is to assess the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) glasses in reducing the gag reflex during maxillary impressions and to evaluate baseline gag reflex levels in patients without VR glasses. Additionally, we measure patient comfort using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) with and without VR glasses during the procedure. This comparative experimental study was conducted from March to June 2024 at Iqra Dental Clinic, Iqra National University, Peshawar, involving 40 patients aged 18-65 years.
Dental impressions are essential for replicating oral tissues accurately; however, the gag reflex, a natural defense mechanism, often complicates the procedure. Our study explores the potential of VR glasses as a distraction tool to alleviate this reflex, improving patient comfort and reducing clinical stress.
Results show a significant decrease in the gag reflex when using VR glasses, with mean scores dropping from 5.2 without VR glasses to 0.85 with them (p-value 0.001). The VAS scores indicate that patients were more comfortable during the procedure with VR glasses. This suggests that VR glasses effectively reduce the gag reflex and enhance the patient experience during maxillary impressions.
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Syed Sadam Hussain
BS-Dental, Iqra National University
Muhammad Saqib
BS-Dental, Iqra National University
Shahab Uddin
BS-Dental, Iqra National University
Ali Hamad
Assistant Professor, Frontier Medical and Dental College
Sajid Hussain
Assistant Professor Dental Materials, Sardar Begum Dental College
Usama Aurangzeb
Lecturer of Medical Education, Gandhara University