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Virtual aids and students' performance with haptic simulation in implantology.
Marin Vincent1,2, Renaud Giess2,3, Rémy Balthazard2,3
1CNRS, LEM3, Université de Lorraine, Metz, France.
Journal of Dental Education
|March 11, 2022
Summary
Haptic simulator assistance improves dental implant drilling skills. Repeated training sessions enable students to master implantology procedures, eventually performing without virtual aids.
Area of Science:
- Dental implantology
- Surgical simulation technology
Background:
- Implantology training requires precise drilling skills.
- Haptic simulators offer a safe environment for practicing surgical procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the efficacy of haptic simulator assistance in improving implant drilling.
- To assess the learning curve associated with repeated training sessions in implantology.
Main Methods:
- 88 first-year dental students were randomized into two groups.
- Group 1 used haptic simulator assistance; Group 2 did not.
- Drilling performance was assessed using simulator-provided objective parameters over weekly sessions.
Main Results:
- Virtual aids facilitated faster acquisition of better drilling results.
- Repetitive training led to skill development, enabling independent performance without assistance.
- A clear learning curve was observed, indicating progressive competence gain.
Conclusions:
- Haptic simulator assistance accelerates skill acquisition in dental implantology.
- Combining virtual aids with repeated practice enhances students' ability to perform clinical procedures.
- This training approach prepares students for real-world implantology practice.
