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ArticleJMIR research protocols2025

Immersive Reality-Based Training Simulator for Dental Extraction: Protocol for a Randomized Pilot Trial.

Endang Sjamsudin, Muhammad Ruslin, Olivia Avriyanti Hanafiah, Carolina Stevanie, Sri Hastuti Kurniawan, Muh Anshar, Paolo Boffano, Tymour Forouzanfar, Cortino Sukotjo

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Endang SjamsudinDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Padjajaran University, Bandung, Indonesia.ORCID 0000-0002-9669-6465
Muhammad RuslinDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia.ORCID 0000-0003-0943-4000
Olivia Avriyanti HanafiahDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of North Sumatra, Medan, Indonesia.ORCID 0000-0003-3397-1738
Carolina StevanieDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia.ORCID 0000-0002-7462-1243
Sri Hastuti KurniawanDepartment of Computational Media, Jack Baskin School of Engineering, University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-0372-5800
Muh AnsharDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia.ORCID 0000-0002-6477-5257
Paolo BoffanoDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia.ORCID 0000-0002-0782-9933
Tymour ForouzanfarDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-7942-8533
Cortino SukotjoDepartment of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-2171-004X

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDental students' competencies are shaped by their training, yet traditional methods with mannequins often lack the depth necessary for comprehensive understanding, potentially impacting clinical proficiency. Immersive reality (IR) innovatively offers interactive and scenario-based environments that may enhance skill acquisition.

objectiveThis study evaluates the effectiveness of IR-based training implementation in comparison with conventional training methods for dental extractions.

methodsA prospective multicenter randomized clinical trial was conducted. Students were randomized to either IR-based training on open and closed extractions or conventional hands-on tutorials by oral surgeons. Post training, participants' satisfaction and understanding were assessed and analyzed.

resultsAs of September 2025, 60 students from Hasanuddin University, Makassar, and Padjajaran University, Bandung, have been enrolled, and study enrollment will be expanded to Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan. Data collection is ongoing and will conclude in November 2025, with expected dissemination in early 2026.

conclusionsIR-based training offers a novel approach that may boost motivation, knowledge retention, and skill transfer in dental education. This pilot protocol explores IR's feasibility and potential to advance dental students' competencies.

trial registrationIndonesian Clinical Research Registry INA-QES4CC5; https://ina-crr.kemkes.go.id/en/studi/207. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/74978.

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Education, DentalSimulation TrainingTooth ExtractionVirtual RealityClinical CompetenceFemaleHumansMalePilot ProjectsProspective StudiesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicStudents, Dentaldental extractionimmersive realitypilot trialstudy protocolvirtual training

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PMID41191911
PMCPMC12631091

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