Virtual reality and relaxation ease pain after wisdom tooth removal, study finds
NCT ID NCT06917989
First seen Feb 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested whether relaxation exercises and virtual reality (VR) can reduce pain, anxiety, and other discomforts after impacted wisdom tooth surgery. 36 adults who had their lower wisdom teeth removed were given either relaxation exercises, VR, or standard education. Researchers measured pain, mouth opening, sleep quality, and anxiety. The goal was to see if these non-drug approaches could help people recover more comfortably.
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University of Health Sciences
Ankara, Kecioren, 06610, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Active substance
relaxation exercise and virtual reality application
What this could lead to
If effective, these non-drug methods could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve recovery and comfort after dental surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are not a replacement for standard medical care.
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