Uso dos óculos de realidade virtual no manejo do comportamento infantil na Odontopediatria – revisão integrativa da literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Child behavior management is one of the biggest challenges in pediatric dentistry. The use of virtual reality has been an effective tool in controlling children's anxiety in the dental office, acting as a form of distraction for these patients. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the effectiveness of using virtual reality glasses in behavioral management during dental treatments in children. METHODOLOGY: This is an integrative literature review carried out by searching for scientific articles in the Pubmed database, using pre-determined MeshTerms: virtual reality; child; dental care. RESULTS: The use of virtual reality glasses in pediatric dentistry significantly reduces anxiety, fear and stress. The glasses result in improvements in patient cooperation and positive effects on the overall experience and acceptance of treatment. The effectiveness may vary depending on the type of procedure and the individual characteristics of the child. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Virtual reality glasses are an effective and innovative tool in pediatric dentistry for behavioral management.