Virtual aids and students' performance with haptic simulation in implantology. Issue 8 (11th March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vincent, Marin; Giess, Renaud; Balthazard, Rémy; Tran, Nguyen; Mortier, Éric; Joseph, David
• Is Part Of: Journal of dental education. Volume 86:Issue 8(2022)
• Page Start: 1015
• Page End: 1022
• Publication Date: 2022-03-11
• Subjects: dental simulation -- educational tool -- haptic -- implantology -- simulation; Dentistry -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Study and teaching; Education, Dental; Dentisterie -- Étude et enseignement -- Périodiques; Tandheelkunde; Onderwijs; Periodicals; Periodical; Electronic journals; 617.6007
• DOI: 10.1002/jdd.12916
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-0337

Abstract

Abstract: Objetives: This study aims to validate that haptic simulator assistance could improve drilling ability in implantology and that the repetition of training session could highlight a learning curve. Methods: This work was carried out with 88 first‐year dental students. After randomization, students were divided into two groups. Group 1 was assigned to prepare an implant site for a left first mandibular molar (36) on haptic simulator with assistance provided by simulator. Group 2 had to perform the same exercise without assistance. Whatever the group, the maximum time for each reparation was restricted to 5 min. An interval of 1 week was done between each session. For each test, different objective parameters provided by the simulator were recorded and analyzed. Results: This study showed that the presence of virtual aids led to quickly obtain better results, and the training led to gradually acquire sufficient competence to do without virtual aids. Conclusion: By associating virtual assistance and repetition, the student will acquire more quickly the skills allowing to carry out his clinical gestures in real conditions.