Pain Perception and Anxiety With Virtual Reality vs Tell-Show-Do in Children With MIH

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Jun 26, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how two different methods—Virtual Reality (VR) and a traditional approach called Tell-Show-Do (TSD)—affect pain and anxiety in children aged 6 to 12 who have a dental condition called Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH). MIH affects the first permanent molars and can make these teeth more sensitive and prone to cavities. The study will compare whether using VR as a distraction during dental treatment helps children feel less pain and anxiety compared to the usual method where the dentist explains and shows the procedure before doing it.

Children who might join the study need to be between 6 and 12 years old, have two affected first molars that need simple cavity treatment, and be willing to cooperate during the dental visit. Children with more complicated dental problems, previous treatments on these teeth, or certain health or behavioral conditions would not be eligible. If a child takes part, they can expect to experience both VR distraction and the Tell-Show-Do method during separate dental visits, so the researchers can see which one works better to make the treatment more comfortable. This study has not started recruiting participants yet, but it aims to find ways to help children with MIH feel less scared and in pain during dental care.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Children aged between 6-12 years.
• • Patients with two First Permanent molars diagnosed with MIH indicated for class I cavities.
• • A cooperative and compliant patient/ parent.
• • Patients not allergic to medicaments necessary to complete the procedure.
• • Patients with no history of chronic systemic diseases.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • MIH-affected molars require apexogenesis, apexification, regeneration or RCT.
• • Non-restorable tooth.
• • Previous restorative treatment.
• • Periodontally affected.
• • Children having systemic disease, an emotional behavioural or learning disorder.