Trial reportInternational endodontic journal2026
A comparison of traditional and virtual reality haptic simulator approaches in preclinical endodontic training: Impacts on skill acquisition, confidence and stress.
Trial report in International endodontic journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07097233 (The Impact of Virtual Reality Haptic Simulators and Mobile Apps on Manual Competence, Stress Levels, and Self-confidence of Dental Students in Endodontic Clinical Practice), which is not on this map. Cited by 12 papers.
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The Impact of Virtual Reality Haptic Simulators and Mobile Apps on Manual Competence, Stress Levels, and Self-confidence of Dental Students in Endodontic Clinical Practice: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Who cites it
12 citing papers in PubMed.
- The effect of haptic virtual reality simulation training before clinical endodontic practice on student performance and perception.BMC medical education · 2026Trial
- Virtual reality simulation for learning minimally invasive endodontics: a randomized controlled trial.BMC medical education · 2025Trial
- Design, Implementation, and Effectiveness of Virtual Reality and Digital Simulation Tools for Pediatric Dental Behavior Management Education: Systematic Review.JMIR serious games · 2026Review
- Beyond the Drill: Can Digital Gadgets Redefine the Future of Dental Education?European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe · 2026Article
- Digital Intelligence in Dental Education: A Bibliometric Analysis.International dental journal · 2026Review
- Stage of manual skill acquisition with Simodont virtual reality simulator for pre-clinical dental training: an interventional matching study.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Preclinical endodontic training using natural/simulative models: a cross-sectional study involved trainee and educator perspectives on clinical competence.BMC medical education · 2026Article
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- Gamification in endodontic education: a pilot study on student engagement and perceived learning outcomes.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Perceptions of the use of a 3D-printed manufactured educational simulator for incisions and sutures.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Effect of prior haptic virtual reality simulation on preclinical endodontic access cavity preparation.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Article
- Can haptic reinforced VR simulation transform preclinical pulpotomy training? Insights into skill acquisition, student perceptions, and educational impact: randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Article
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Abstract
aimThis study aimed to evaluate the influence of virtual reality (VR) haptic simulators on manual dexterity, self-confidence and stress levels of 3rd-semester dental students during preclinical endodontic training, as well as to determine the optimal timing for their introduction into the curriculum-before or after training with artificial teeth. METHODOLOGY: Forty volunteered dental students enrolled in preclinical endodontic training were randomly divided into two groups. Group 1 (VR Haptic Simulator group, n = 20) completed four sessions with VR haptic simulators, including three training sessions followed by an evaluation session, before practicing on artificial teeth, whilst Group 2 (Control group, n = 20) performed a single attempt on artificial teeth first followed by the identical VR haptic simulator training period as Group 1. Prior to the training sessions, both groups received standardized lectures and demonstrations on access cavity preparation. Pre- and post-training evaluations included stress levels measured via a visual analog scale (VAS) at different phases, assessment of manual dexterity through preclinical training with artificial teeth performance scores, and self-confidence surveys. Statistical analyses were conducted with significance set at p < .05.
resultsGroup 1 demonstrated significantly higher manual dexterity scores and self-assessed proficiency compared to Group 2 (p < .05). Stress levels, measured via VAS, were notably reduced following simulator practice in both groups, with Group 1 reporting lower anxiety levels during preclinical training with artificial teeth sessions (p < .05). Simulator-based performance metrics were comparable between the groups (p > .05). Self-confidence surveys indicated that Group 1 felt better prepared and more confident in performing access cavity preparations and managing procedural challenges.
conclusionThe integration of VR haptic simulators before preclinical training with artificial teeth has a positive effect on students' manual dexterity along with reduced stress and increased self-confidence in clinical skills. Further research is needed to explore long-term effects and optimal integration strategies for VR simulators in dental curricula.
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