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Immersive Reality-Based Training Simulator for Dental Extraction: Protocol for a Randomized Pilot Trial
Endang Sjamsudin1, Muhammad Ruslin2, Olivia Avriyanti Hanafiah3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Padjajaran University, Bandung, Indonesia.
JMIR Research Protocols
|November 5, 2025
Summary
Immersive reality (IR) training shows promise for enhancing dental students' skills in extractions compared to traditional methods. This innovative approach may improve motivation and knowledge retention in dental education.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Surgical Skills Training
- Immersive Reality Technology
Background:
- Traditional dental training methods, often relying on mannequins, may not fully develop clinical proficiency.
- Immersive Reality (IR) offers interactive, scenario-based learning environments for enhanced skill acquisition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Immersive Reality (IR)-based training for dental extractions.
- To compare IR training with conventional hands-on tutorials conducted by oral surgeons.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, multicenter randomized clinical trial was conducted.
- Dental students were randomized to either IR-based training or conventional tutorials.
- Post-training assessments measured participant satisfaction and understanding.
Main Results:
- Enrollment of 60 students from two Indonesian universities is complete, with expansion planned.
- Data collection is ongoing and expected to conclude in November 2025.
- Study findings are anticipated for dissemination in early 2026.
Conclusions:
- Immersive Reality (IR) presents a novel method to potentially enhance motivation, knowledge retention, and skill transfer in dental education.
- This pilot protocol investigates the feasibility and potential of IR to improve dental students' competencies.
