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ArticleJMIR serious games2022

Mixed Reality and Haptic-Based Dental Simulator for Tooth Preparation: Research, Development, and Preliminary Evaluation.

Yaning Li, Hongqiang Ye, Siyu Wu, Xiaohan Zhao, Yunsong Liu, Longwei Lv, Ping Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Yongsheng Zhou

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Article in JMIR serious games, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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22citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yaning Li *Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2316-0184
Hongqiang Ye *Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3305-2811
Siyu WuDepartment of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8679-6377
Xiaohan ZhaoThe State Key Laboratory of Virtual Reality Technology and Systems, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0896-036X
Yunsong LiuDepartment of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8364-1898
Longwei LvDepartment of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2912-1530
Ping ZhangDepartment of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8651-2100
Xiao ZhangDepartment of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5026-8692
Yongsheng ZhouDepartment of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4332-0878
Peking University · CNBeihang University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundVirtual reality (VR) dental simulators are currently used in preclinical skills training. However, with the development of extended reality technologies, the use of mixed reality (MR) has shown significant advantages over VR.

objectiveThis study aimed to describe the research and development of a newly developed MR and haptic-based dental simulator for tooth preparation and to conduct a preliminary evaluation of its face validity.

methodsA prototype of the MR dental simulator for tooth preparation was developed by integrating a head-mounted display (HMD), special force feedback handles, a foot pedal, computer hardware, and software program. We recruited 34 participants and divided them into the Novice group (n=17) and Skilled group (n=17) based on their clinical experience. All participants prepared a maxillary right central incisor for an all-ceramic crown in the dental simulator, completed a questionnaire afterward about their simulation experience, and evaluated hardware and software aspects of the dental simulator.

resultsOf the participants, 74% (25/34) were satisfied with the overall experience of using the Unidental MR Simulator. Approximately 90% (31/34, 91%) agreed that it could stimulate their interest in learning, and 82% (28/34) were willing to use it for skills training in the future. Differences between the 2 study groups in their experience with the HMD (resolution: P=.95; wearing comfort: P=.10), dental instruments (P=.95), force feedback of the tooth (P=.08), simulation of the tooth preparation process (P=.79), overall experience with the simulation (P=.47), and attitude toward the simulator (improves skills: P=.47; suitable for learning: P=.36; willing to use: P=.89; inspiring for learning: P=.63) were not significant. The Novice group was more satisfied with the simulator's ease of use (P=.04). There were significant positive correlations between the overall experience with the simulation and the HMD's resolution (P=.03) and simulation of the preparation process (P=.001).

conclusionsThe newly developed Unidental MR Simulator for tooth preparation has good face validity. It can achieve a higher degree of resemblance to the real clinical treatment environment by improving the positional adjustment of the simulated patients, for a better training experience in dental skills.

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dental educationmixed realitysimulatortooth preparation

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