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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Virtual Simulation Platform for Apexification Learning.

Lan Ma¹, Hongbin Lai¹, Wei Zhao¹

¹Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.

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|February 23, 2024

Summary

Virtual simulation platforms enhance dental education for apexification (root canal treatment). This innovative approach significantly improved dental students

Keywords:

apexification education methodology undergraduate dental education virtual simulation

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Area of Science:

Dental Education
Endodontics
Virtual Reality Simulation

Background:

Traditional apexification teaching methods struggle to meet dental students' practical training needs.
Developing effective and engaging learning techniques for apexification is crucial for dental education.
Virtual simulation offers a potential solution to bridge the gap in practical dental training.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a virtual simulation learning platform for apexification.
To assess the effectiveness of virtual simulation in improving dental students' understanding of apexification.
To gather student feedback on the virtual reality platform for future improvements.

Main Methods:

A virtual simulation learning platform for apexification was developed.
Ninety-nine 4th-year dental students were randomized into a control group (conventional teaching) and an experimental group (virtual simulation).
Theoretical tests were administered before and after training to assess learning outcomes, supplemented by a questionnaire for the experimental group.

Main Results:

The experimental group using virtual simulation showed significantly higher scores on post-training tests compared to the control group (p < 0.001).
Within the experimental group, post-training test scores significantly improved compared to pre-training scores (p < 0.001).
Student feedback indicated positive reception of the virtual reality platform and provided constructive suggestions.

Conclusions:

Virtual simulation learning platforms are effective in enhancing the quality of apexification education for dental students.
This technology offers a promising avenue for improving practical skills training in endodontics.
Further development and integration of virtual reality in dental curricula can optimize student learning experiences.