Evaluating a preclinical orthodontic training using haptic-enhanced VR simulation system: a longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual medical education has been used in the preclinical training of dentistry. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of orthodontic bracket bonding training using the haptic-enhanced virtual reality simulation system.

Methods

Twenty-six orthodontic postgraduates were recruited to attend the preclinical training using the virtual training system, consisting of the Virtual Learning Network Platform (VLNP) and the Virtual Simulation Training and Evaluation System (VSTES). Students were asked to perform the online training on VLNP within one week and the offline section on VSTES once each week for 6 consecutive weeks. Students' training outcomes were assessed using the 3D scanning data of the fixed bracket position before and after the training. Students we

SUBMITTER: Liu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11977912 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature