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Ioannis Marras¹, Nikolaos Nikolaidis, Georgios Mikrogeorgis

¹Department of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

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Summary

A new virtual teeth drilling system enhances dental education by simulating endodontic procedures. This tool allows practice on detailed 3D teeth models within a realistic oral cavity, improving skills for dentists and students.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Dental Education Technology

Background:

Endodontic therapy requires precise drilling skills.
Current training methods may lack realistic simulation for complex procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel virtual teeth drilling system for dental education and research.
To provide a platform for practicing endodontic drilling procedures in a simulated environment.

Main Methods:

Development of a 3D face and oral cavity model using anatomical data.
Integration of a force feedback haptic device for virtual drilling simulation.
Utilizing 3D volumetric and surface models of teeth derived from natural teeth.

Main Results:

The system allows virtual drilling on detailed 3D teeth models.
Adaptable 3D models can incorporate patient-specific characteristics.
Drilling procedures and outcomes can be saved for review.

Conclusions:

The virtual teeth drilling system serves as a promising educational and research tool.
It offers a safe and effective method for practicing endodontic cavity preparation.
The system enhances learning of teeth anatomy and instrument handling.