China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ›› 2022, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (3): 303-306.doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2022.03.018

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Application of virtual, simulation technology in experimental teaching of mandibular impacted tooth extraction

WU Ye1, LIU Huan-huan1, CHEN Jia-min1, NIU Gang1, WANG Tao1, XIE Fu-ping1, LIN Li-song2   

  1. 1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University. Fuzhou 350002;
    2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University. Fuzhou 350005, Fujian Province, China
  • Received:2022-01-29 Revised:2022-04-01 Online:2022-05-20 Published:2022-05-20

Abstract: PURPOSE: To construct the experimental teaching mode of mandibular impacted tooth extraction by virtual simulation technology, and discuss the difference between the novel teaching mode and traditional impacted tooth extraction method. METHODS: Eighty students were randomly divided into experimental group and control group, with 40 students in each group. The control group received traditional experimental teaching method for impacted tooth extraction, while the experimental group received experimental teaching method for minimally invasive impacted tooth extraction constructed by virtual simulation technology. The students' mastery of impacted tooth extraction and understanding of complications after impacted tooth extraction were measured through various indexes. SPSS 11.0 software package was used for data analysis. RESULTS: The didactic test score of experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05). Students in the experimental group had a more comprehensive grasp of the extraction of impacted teeth than the control group, and the surrounding tissues were better protected in the experiment group, especially the postoperative complications were more thoroughly understood. CONCLUSIONS: The laboratory teaching method of surgically guided minimally invasive impacted teeth extraction using virtual model can enhance the understanding of dental students on impacted teeth extraction, which is beneficial to improve the quality of teaching.

Key words: Virtual simulation technology, Impacted teeth extraction, Experimental teaching

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