Learning by doing virtually

Learning by doing virtually

Abstract Selective reduction of bone without collateral damage (nerves, teeth) is essential in apicectomy. To test whether skills acquired on a virtual apicectomy simulator (VOXEL-MAN system with integrated force-feedback) are transferable from virtual to physical reality, two groups of trainees wer...

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Published in:International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery Vol. 36; no. 5; pp. 386 - 390
Main Authors: von Sternberg, N, Bartsch, M.S, Petersik, A, Wiltfang, J, Sibbersen, W, Grindel, T, Tiede, U, Warnke, P.H, Heiland, M, Russo, P.A.J, Terheyden, H, Pohlenz, P, Springer, I.N
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 01-05-2007
Elsevier
Subjects:
Alveolectomy
Animals
Apicoectomy
Biological and medical sciences
Clinical Competence
Computer Simulation
Dentistry
educational tools
Feedback
Humans
Intraoperative Complications
Learning
Mandibular Nerve - pathology
Medical sciences
Motor Skills
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
self criticism
Self-Assessment
Surgery
Surgery, Oral - education
Swine
training
User-Computer Interface
virtual surgery
virtual surgery
training
educational tools
self criticism
Learning
Acquisition process
Treatment
Education
Stomatology
Surgery
Tool
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Summary:Abstract Selective reduction of bone without collateral damage (nerves, teeth) is essential in apicectomy. To test whether skills acquired on a virtual apicectomy simulator (VOXEL-MAN system with integrated force-feedback) are transferable from virtual to physical reality, two groups of trainees were compared. Group 1 received computer-based virtual surgical training before performing an apicectomy in a pig cadaver model. The probability of preserving vital neighboring structures was improved significantly, i.e. six-fold, after virtual surgical training ( P < 0.001). The average volume of the bony defects created by the trainees of Group 2 (mean: 0.47 ml) was significantly ( P < 0.001) larger than by the trainees of Group 1 (mean: 0.25 ml). Most importantly, the ability to objectively self-assess performance was significantly improved after virtual training. Training with a virtual apicectomy simulator appears to be effective, and the skills acquired are transferable to physical reality.
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ISSN:0901-5027
1399-0020
DOI:10.1016/j.ijom.2006.12.016