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ArticleEuropean endodontic journal2024

Students' Perception of Remote Extended Reality Simulation Systems Using Patient-specific Three-Dimensional-printed Models in Endodontic Education: A Pilot Study.

Riyadh Alroomy, Munirah Almimoni, Abdulaaly Alotaibi, Ahad Almutairi, Ebtesam Alyahya, Motoharu Unozawa, Takahito Kakumoto, Katsushi Okazaki

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Riyadh AlroomyDepartment of Restorative and Prosthodontic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, AlMajmaah, Saudi Arabia.
Munirah AlmimoniDepartment of Restorative and Prosthodontic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, AlMajmaah, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulaaly AlotaibiDepartment of Restorative and Prosthodontic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, AlMajmaah, Saudi Arabia.
Ahad AlmutairiDepartment of Restorative and Prosthodontic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, AlMajmaah, Saudi Arabia.
Ebtesam AlyahyaDepartment of Restorative and Prosthodontic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, AlMajmaah, Saudi Arabia.
Motoharu UnozawaDental Prediction Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.
Takahito KakumotoKakumoto Dental Clinic, Tochigi, Japan.
Katsushi OkazakiDepartment of Endodontics, New York University, College of Dentistry, DenPre Faculty, New York, USA.

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Abstract

objectiveExtended reality (XR) technology using head-mounted devices enables the operator to visu-alise anatomical structures. We aimed to investigate student perceptions regarding applying XR simu-lation for transferring endodontic educational information between a lecturer in Japan and students in Saudi Arabia.

methodsIn this study, the students engaged with an XR simulation system and viewed teeth in virtual reality (VR). Pictures of dental anatomy were shown in the VR space, allowing participants to manipulate them. Then, the participants viewed a patient-specific three-dimensional printed model and three-dimensional root canal access guide in a second VR area. Before the sessions, the students completed a questionnaire on demograph-ic data and information concerning their VR experience. After the sessions, they completed a questionnaire evaluating the XR simulation system. The questionnaire included questions on dental anatomy, root canal access, usability, emotional impression, and data transfer.

resultsEleven 5th-year dental students, comprising six male and five female students, were enrolled; three of them had previous VR experience, whereas eight did not. The highest levels of satisfaction were noted in the tooth anatomy (4.6+-0.4) and emotional impression (4.5+-0.5) domains, whereas the lowest level was noted in the data transmission domain (3.5+-0.9). Female participants and those without previous VR experience reported higher satisfaction levels across questionnaire domains compared to male participants and those with previous VR experience.

conclusionXR can be successfully used in dental education and integrated into online lectures. Restrictions on education caused by health crises can be averted by using XR. Further, fifth-generation networks can offer better data transmission than wireless fidelity.

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Education, DentalEndodonticsPrinting, Three-DimensionalStudents, DentalVirtual RealityFemaleHumansJapanMalePilot ProjectsSurveys and Questionnaires

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