VR goggles beat gag reflex in dental chair, study finds
NCT ID NCT07236138
First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles during dental X-rays can help control the gag reflex and reduce anxiety. 30 adults who needed X-rays of their back teeth each had one X-ray with VR and one without. Researchers measured gagging, anxiety, and satisfaction to see if VR made the experience better.
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Professor Muhammad Zubair Ahmad
Ar Rass, Al-Qassim Region, 58883, Saudi Arabia
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