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Relative contribution of haptic technology to assessment and training in implantology
David Joseph1, Jean-Philippe Jehl2, Pablo Maureira3
1School of Surgery Nancy-Lorraine, University of Lorraine, 54505 Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France ; Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Lorraine, 54000 Nancy, France ; UMR-S1116, University of Lorraine, 54000 Nancy, France.
Background:
The teaching of implant surgery, as in other medical disciplines, is currently undergoing a particular evolution.
Aim Of The Study:
To assess the usefulness of haptic device, a simulator for learning and training to accomplish basic acts in implant surgery.
Materials And Methods:
A total of 60 people including 40 third-year dental students without knowledge in implantology (divided into 2 groups: 20 beginners and 20 experiencing a simulator training course) and 20 experienced practitioners (experience in implantology >15 implants) participated in this study. A basic exercise drill was proposed to the three groups to assess their gestural abilities.
Results:
The results of the group training with the simulator tended to be significantly close to those of the experienced operators.
Conclusion:
Haptic simulator brings a real benefit in training for implant surgery. Long-term benefit and more complex exercises should be evaluated.
