Integrating Haptic Virtual Reality Simulation in Pediatric Dentistry Education: A New Era of Training.

IF 1.9 3区医学 Q2 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

International journal of paediatric dentistry Pub Date : 2025-10-23 DOI:10.1111/ipd.70044

Aslı Soğukpınar Önsüren, Şeyma Mustuloğlu, Seçkin Aksu

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Abstract

Background: While preclinical (PC) training has historically been delivered through traditional methods, haptic virtual reality simulation (HVRS) has emerged as an increasingly popular alternative.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the differences in the performance of third-year dental students between traditional PC and HVRS in pulpotomy, pulpectomy, and stainless steel crown (SSC) placement. Furthermore, the study purposed to identify the more convenient educational approach for improving student performance in dental procedures, based on evaluations conducted by a pediatric dentist (PD).

Design: The study consisted of a total of 28 questions. Students' experiences, responses, and performances across both environments were analyzed. The relationship between these performances was evaluated by a PD. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results: According to the results of the study, 96.7% of our students "agreed" or "strongly agreed" that a pediatric dentistry PC course is necessary for our faculty's curriculum, and 46.7% "agreed" or "strongly agreed" that HVRS is supportive of PC training. Students perceived a significantly greater sense of safety when opening the access cavity for pulpotomy and pulpectomy in the HVRS environment compared to the conventional PC.

Conclusion: The integration of HVRS into pediatric dentistry curricula may enhance clinical training.

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将触觉虚拟现实模拟融入儿童牙科教育：培训的新时代。

背景：虽然临床前（PC）培训一直是通过传统方法进行的，但触觉虚拟现实模拟（HVRS）已经成为一种日益流行的替代方法。目的：本研究旨在评估传统PC和HVRS在牙髓切除、牙髓切除和不锈钢冠（SSC）放置方面的差异。此外，本研究旨在根据儿科牙医（PD）的评估，确定更方便的教育方法来提高学生在牙科手术中的表现。设计：本研究共包括28个问题。分析了学生在两种环境中的经历、反应和表现。这些性能之间的关系通过PD进行评估。p值小于0.05被认为具有统计学意义。结果：96.7%的学生“同意”或“强烈同意”儿科牙科PC课程是我们教师课程的必要内容，46.7%的学生“同意”或“强烈同意”HVRS支持PC培训。与传统PC相比，学生在HVRS环境下打开取髓和取髓通道腔时的安全感明显增强。结论：将HVRS纳入儿科牙科课程，可提高临床培训水平。

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International journal of paediatric dentistry 医学-小儿科

CiteScore

5.50

自引率

2.60%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry was formed in 1991 by the merger of the Journals of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry and the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry and is published bi-monthly. It has true international scope and aims to promote the highest standard of education, practice and research in paediatric dentistry world-wide. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry publishes papers on all aspects of paediatric dentistry including: growth and development, behaviour management, diagnosis, prevention, restorative treatment and issue relating to medically compromised children or those with disabilities. This peer-reviewed journal features scientific articles, reviews, case reports, clinical techniques, short communications and abstracts of current paediatric dental research. Analytical studies with a scientific novelty value are preferred to descriptive studies. Case reports illustrating unusual conditions and clinically relevant observations are acceptable but must be of sufficiently high quality to be considered for publication; particularly the illustrative material must be of the highest quality.