The use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in dental surgery education and practice: A narrative review
Integrating augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) into dental surgery education and practice has significantly advanced the precision and interactivity of dental training and patient care. This narrative review summarizes findings from extensive literature searches conducted in PubMed, Coc...
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| author | Ping-Yi Lin Ting-Chen Chen Chien-Ju Lin Cheng-Chieh Huang Yi-Hsuan Tsai Yi-Ling Tsai Chen-Ying Wang |
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| description | Integrating augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) into dental surgery education and practice has significantly advanced the precision and interactivity of dental training and patient care. This narrative review summarizes findings from extensive literature searches conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase, highlighting AR and VR technologies transformative impact and current applications. Research shows that AR improves surgical precision by offering real-time data overlays during procedures, leading to better outcomes in operations like dental implant placements. On the other hand, VR has revolutionized training environments by offering detailed, immersive simulations that significantly improve the retention of surgical skills. This was demonstrated through VR applications in orthognathic surgery in 2023. Despite their advantages, these technologies encounter adoption challenges, such as high implementation costs and the complexity of integrating advanced simulations into standard training curricula. The prospects for AR and VR in dental surgery are promising. Ongoing developments aim to enhance realism through improved haptic feedback and integrate artificial intelligence to tailor learning experiences. Continued innovation and research are crucial to overcome current limitations, expand applications, and fully realize the potential of AR and VR in improving dental education and clinical practice. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-53d20d79d29d45808419445c6668da822024-12-18T08:48:03ZengElsevierJournal of Dental Sciences1991-79022024-12-0119S91S101The use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in dental surgery education and practice: A narrative reviewPing-Yi Lin0Ting-Chen Chen1Chien-Ju Lin2Cheng-Chieh Huang3Yi-Hsuan Tsai4Yi-Ling Tsai5Chen-Ying Wang6School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Dentistry, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, National Taiwan University, TaiwanSchool of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taiwan; Department of Oral Health, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei, TaiwanDepartment of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanSchool of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, National Taiwan University, TaiwanGraduate Institute of Oral Biology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, TaiwanSchool of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanSchool of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Corresponding author. School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Chang-de Street, Taipei 10048, Taiwan.Integrating augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) into dental surgery education and practice has significantly advanced the precision and interactivity of dental training and patient care. This narrative review summarizes findings from extensive literature searches conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase, highlighting AR and VR technologies transformative impact and current applications. Research shows that AR improves surgical precision by offering real-time data overlays during procedures, leading to better outcomes in operations like dental implant placements. On the other hand, VR has revolutionized training environments by offering detailed, immersive simulations that significantly improve the retention of surgical skills. This was demonstrated through VR applications in orthognathic surgery in 2023. Despite their advantages, these technologies encounter adoption challenges, such as high implementation costs and the complexity of integrating advanced simulations into standard training curricula. The prospects for AR and VR in dental surgery are promising. Ongoing developments aim to enhance realism through improved haptic feedback and integrate artificial intelligence to tailor learning experiences. Continued innovation and research are crucial to overcome current limitations, expand applications, and fully realize the potential of AR and VR in improving dental education and clinical practice.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790224003544Augmented realityVirtual realityDental educationDental surgery |
| spellingShingle | Ping-Yi Lin Ting-Chen Chen Chien-Ju Lin Cheng-Chieh Huang Yi-Hsuan Tsai Yi-Ling Tsai Chen-Ying Wang The use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in dental surgery education and practice: A narrative review Journal of Dental Sciences Augmented reality Virtual reality Dental education Dental surgery |
| title | The use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in dental surgery education and practice: A narrative review |
| title_full | The use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in dental surgery education and practice: A narrative review |
| title_fullStr | The use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in dental surgery education and practice: A narrative review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in dental surgery education and practice: A narrative review |
| title_short | The use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in dental surgery education and practice: A narrative review |
| title_sort | use of augmented reality ar and virtual reality vr in dental surgery education and practice a narrative review |
| topic | Augmented reality Virtual reality Dental education Dental surgery |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790224003544 |
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