Immersive reality surgical training for Le Fort I orthognathic surgery: Initial results of a randomized feasibility study.

Abstract

Immersive reality (IR) technology has been shown to have benefits for surgical training, planning, and navigation of orthognathic surgery. This study evaluates the use of IR technology for training in Le Fort I (LFI) orthognathic surgery. Twelve participants, including surgery experts, IR specialists, engineering students, and residents, completed a simulation session and assessed the IR system's validity, reliability, and suitability. Participants noted the high realism of the images and the procedure's similarity to real surgery, without significant side effects. The IR system shows potential as an effective educational tool for orthognathic surgery, particularly for residents, and may compliment the traditional training methods.