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Tooth Anatomy

The human tooth enables us to eat a variety of foods, speak clearly, and even aid in shaping our faces. Teeth are composed of various elements that work together. Here's a detailed look at the anatomy of a human tooth.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.

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Access cavity preparation training using haptic virtual reality and microcomputed tomography tooth models.

S Suebnukarn1, R Hataidechadusadee, N Suwannasri

  • 1Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand. siriwan.suebnukarn@gmail.com

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Haptic virtual reality (VR) simulator training and conventional phantom head training showed similar effectiveness in reducing procedural errors for endodontic access preparation. VR training also significantly reduced hard tissue loss.

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Area of Science:

  • Endodontics
  • Dental Education
  • Virtual Reality Simulation

Background:

  • Endodontic access cavity preparation is a critical skill.
  • Minimizing procedural errors is essential for successful outcomes.
  • Novel training methods are being explored to improve dental education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of haptic virtual reality (VR) simulator training using microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) tooth models versus conventional phantom head training.
  • To evaluate the impact of these training methods on minimizing procedural errors in endodontic access preparation.

Main Methods:

  • Fourth-year dental students were assessed before and after a 3-day training period.
  • Participants were randomized into two groups: haptic VR simulator with micro-CT models or conventional phantom head training.
  • Procedural errors, tooth mass loss, and task completion time were measured.

Main Results:

  • Both training groups showed significant improvement in error scores post-training.
  • No significant difference in error reduction was found between the haptic VR and conventional groups.
  • The haptic VR group demonstrated a significant reduction in hard tissue volume loss.

Conclusions:

  • Haptic VR simulator training and conventional phantom head training are equally effective in reducing procedural errors for endodontic access cavity preparation.
  • Haptic VR training offers an advantage in minimizing hard tissue loss during this procedure.