Table 3. Intra-group comparison between mean values of pulse rate (before versus during), (during versus after), and (before versus after) local anesthesia administration.
| Group | Pulse (before) mean ± SD | Pulse (during) mean ± SD | P-value | Pulse (during) mean ± SD | Pulse (after) mean ± SD | P-value | Pulse (before) mean ± SD | Pulse (after) mean ± SD | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS | 97.15 ± 14.914 | 101.67 ± 17.346 | 0.024* | 101.67 ± 17.346 | 100.51 ± 15.399 | 0.525 | 97.15 ± 14.914 | 100.51 ± 15.399 | 0.006* |
| VR | 95.30 ± 16.077 | 93.34 ± 14.353 | 0.235 | 93.34 ± 14.353 | 91.56 ± 12.679 | 0.198 | 95.30 ± 16.077 | 91.56 ± 12.679 | 0.030* |
*P < 0.05-statistically significant; virtual reality (VR); counter-stimulation (CS); Standard Deviation (SD).