The Implication of Virtual Reality Haptic Simulators on Cavity Preparation Proficiency in Dental Preclinical Education: A Systematic Review.

Autor: Oncu, Aysenur, Celikten, Berkan, Tezer, Emine Odabasi, Öztan, Meltem Dartar
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Zdroj: European Annals of Dental Sciences; Dec2023, Vol. 50 Issue 3, p143-150, 8p
Abstrakt: Purpose: An integral component of the dentistry syllabus is preclinical education. The objective of this comprehensive review was to scrutinize the influence of the virtual reality haptic simulator on the enhancement of cavity preparation abilities in the realm of preclinical education. Materials and Methods: In the context of this investigation, the impact of virtual reality on the enhancement of the preclinical students’ cavity preparation proficiency was assessed. In this research, three distinct databases were probed, utilizing Endnote 20 software to replicate, monitor, and handle the selection procedure. Results: Post the exclusion of replicated records, this study initially yielded a collection of 622 articles. A thorough examination was conducted on all the retrieved records, resulting in the shortlisting of 98 articles for potential eligibility. Papers that failed to satisfy the predetermined eligibility criteria specific to this research were summarily discarded. 24 full-text articles were approved for review. Conclusions: Incorporating haptic simulators featuring virtual reality into the curriculum could prove advantageous in enhancing students’ manual dexterity and enriching their clinical practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index