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Virtual reality and relaxation ease pain after wisdom tooth removal, study finds

NCT ID NCT06917989

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

What this could mean

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-35 * According to the Pell and Gregory classification; Having undergone surgery on a mandibular third molar with Class 2-3, Position B and C impaction degree * Being systemically healthy (ASA 1) * Not having high dental anxiety according to the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (\<19) * Individuals who have undergone bone removal during surgery * Individuals who do not have any psychiatric problems * Presence of pain \<3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of myofascial pain affecting the temporomandibular joint * Presence of tumoral structure related to the impacted third molar * Presence of acute pericoronitis * Presence of bruxism * Presence of vertigo, seizures, epilepsy, active nausea and vomiting * Having a beard but not preferring to shave (shaved skin is required for accurate EMG measurement) * Pregnancy * Smoking and alcohol addiction * Individuals with sleep disorders

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Conditions

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Pain

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Pain Relaxation Third molar surgery Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Health Sciences

    Ankara, Kecioren, 06610, Turkey (Türkiye)

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