Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BIF)
Conditions
Brief summary
A randomized clinical trial was conducted with 98 participants with borderline intellectual functioning (BIF) and moderate dental anxiety (DAS: 9-12). Participants were assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the Virtual reality (VR) or sensory adapted dentist environment (SADE) group (49 per group). The primary outcome was treatment success, defined as completing a dental restoration under local anesthesia within 30 minutes.
Interventions
immersive VR software delivered through Meta Quest 3® headset during dental procedure
Sensory adapted dentist environment designed to reduce sensory stimuli with: - soft and dim lighting - a screen projecting familiar movies, cartoons, or videos previously provided by the family - a dental turbine handpiece covered with a sponge layer to minimize noise
Sponsors
Oasi Research Institute-IRCCS
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
11 Years to 13 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* age of participants between 10 and 13 years * Diagnosis of Borderline Intellectual Func-tioning (BIF) confirmed by experienced neuropsychiatrists according to DSM-5 criteria * Moderate dental anxiety, defined by a DAS score between 9 and 12 * Presence of at least one tooth with a Class I carious lesion requiring restorative treatment
Exclusion criteria
* absence of dental anxiety (DAS score = 4) * the presence of mild anxiety (DAS score = 5-8) * high or severe anxiety (DAS score ≥ 13)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment success | Duration of procedure | Completion of restorative dental procedure under local anesthesia within 30 minutes and positive overall treatment experience (dichotomous: success vs. failure) |
Countries
Italy
Outcome results
None listed