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This systematic review indicates that immersive VR

Research gap analysis derived from 3 psychology papers in our local library.

The gap

This systematic review indicates that immersive VR is a valuable non-pharmacological distraction tool which may alleviate dental anxiety in children, showing potential benefits as a behavioural management adjunct, although evidence comparin

Evidence profile

Sourced from the inline gaps and conclusions and future-work section and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

Fear in the Dental Chair: A Narrative Review of Dental Anxiety Prevalence, Oral Health Consequences and the Evidence Behind Behavioral, Pharmacological and Sedation-Based Interventions (2026) · Journal of Clinical Medical Research · doi
The long- term outcomes of VR-based interventions beyond the immediate procedure have not been adequately studied. And perhaps most practically, there is still no consensus on a standardized anxiety screening protocol for routine dental practice, a gap that limits the translation of research findings into clinical reality.
generalinline gapsevidence 5/5
Keywords: long term outcomes based interventions beyond immediate procedure adequately studied perhaps practically there still consensus
The influence of immersive tools on children’s dental anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2026) · European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry · doi
This systematic review indicates that immersive VR is a valuable non-pharmacological distraction tool which may alleviate dental anxiety in children, showing potential benefits as a behavioural management adjunct, although evidence comparing immersive VR with Tell–Show–Do remains uncertain.
generalconclusionsevidence 5/5
Keywords: immersive systematic review indicates valuable pharmacological distraction tool alleviate dental anxiety children showing potential benefits
The influence of immersive tools on children’s dental anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2026) · European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry · doi
Further studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of AR in reducing dental anxiety among children. Studies should investigate the long-term effects of immersive VR on dental anxiety in children. Research should focus on developing guidelines for the use of immersive tools in paediatric dentistry.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
Keywords: further studies needed evaluate effectiveness reducing dental anxiety
Effectiveness of virtual reality as a behavioural management method in children during dental visits: a systematic review (2026) · Frontiers in Oral Health · doi
There is a need to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality as a behavioural management technique to reduce anxiety in paediatric patients during dental treatments. There is a lack of evidence on the use of virtual reality in paediatric dentistry. There is a need to assess the potential benefits and limitations of virtual reality in improving behaviour and reducing anxiety in children during dental procedures.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
Keywords: there need evaluate effectiveness virtual reality behavioural management
Effectiveness of virtual reality as a behavioural management method in children during dental visits: a systematic review (2026) · Frontiers in Oral Health · doi
Further studies are needed to assess the long-term effects of virtual reality on anxiety and behaviour in children. Studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality in different age groups and populations. Research is needed to develop and refine virtual reality interventions for use in paediatric dentistry.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
Keywords: further studies needed assess long-term effects virtual reality

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This systematic review indicates that immersive VR is a valuable non-pharmacological distraction tool which may alleviate dental anxiety in children, showing potential benefits as… This is supported by 5 representative gap statements extracted from 3 papers, rated weak evidence.

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