DENTAL ANXIETY

This study compares two ways of numbing a child's tooth for a root canal on a baby molar: a computer-controlled system that delivers anesthetic slowly and steadily, versus a traditional injection. The goal is to see which method causes less anxiety and pain in children aged 6 to …

This trial tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset that shows a calming nature video can reduce anxiety, pain, and stress during a periodontal frenectomy, a minor gum surgery. Adults aged 18 to 65 who need this procedure will be randomly assigned to receive either standar…

Dental injections are a major source of fear for children, but numbing gels and sprays may help. This study compares four common topical anesthetics—benzocaine spray, benzocaine gel, lidocaine spray, and lidocaine gel—to see which one best reduces pain and anxiety in 160 children…

This study compares a needle-free injection system to a traditional dental syringe for numbing children's teeth before extraction. About 60 healthy kids aged 6 to 12 will be randomly assigned to one method. Researchers will measure their anxiety, pain, and vital signs to see if t…

This study tests if using augmented reality glasses can distract children and reduce their pain and anxiety during a tooth extraction. Thirty healthy children aged 6 to 8 who need a baby molar removed will be randomly assigned to wear either virtual reality or augmented reality g…

This study tests whether listening to nature sounds—like ocean waves and bird songs—during a dental filling can reduce anxiety and fear in adults aged 65 and older. Participants will be randomly assigned to hear nature sounds, white noise, or no sound at all. Researchers will mea…

This study looks at whether simple toys like play dough, slime, or plush animals can help children feel less anxious and experience less pain during dental procedures. Ninety children aged 6 to 10 will be randomly assigned to play with one of these toys or receive no distraction …

This study will test if smelling lavender or bitter orange essential oils can help children aged 6-12 feel less anxious and experience less pain when getting a numbing shot at the dentist. About 26 kids will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: lavender scent, bitter oran…

This study looks at whether smelling lavender oil, rosemary oil, or a mix of both can help children feel less anxious and experience less pain during a tooth extraction at the dentist. Eighty healthy children who need a lower baby tooth pulled will be randomly assigned to one of …

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset with calming hypnotic scripts can reduce anxiety and pain in people getting their wisdom teeth pulled. Sixty adults aged 18-65 will either receive local anesthesia alone or local anesthesia plus VR during surgery. The goal …

This study will test whether a computer-controlled anesthesia system (SleeperOne 5) reduces pain and anxiety more than a traditional syringe in 84 children aged 7-10 getting dental fillings. Kids will rate their pain and anxiety using special scales, and their heart rate and temp…

This study compares a computer-controlled anesthetic device (SleeperOne) to a traditional syringe for numbing kids' teeth before extraction. 28 children aged 3-5 will be randomly assigned to one method. Pain, anxiety, and heart rate will be measured to see if the device makes the…

This observational study asks whether a parent can accurately gauge the pain their child feels during a dental local anaesthetic. Children aged 6 to 15 and their parents each rate the child's pain on a 0-10 scale after the procedure. The goal is to see if parents can serve as rel…

This study looks at whether getting complete dentures for the first time changes how anxious patients feel about dental visits. Researchers will measure anxiety in 70 adults who have lost all their teeth at two points: when they first get impressions made and when they receive th…