Measuring the impact of simulation practice on the spatial representation ability of dentists by means of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar (IMTM) Surgery on 3D printed models.

Coral J YaoJames ChowWinnie W S ChoiNikos Mattheos

Published in: European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe (2019)

An instrument for the measurement of DASRA based on 3D radiographic imaging might support educators in the assessment of spatial skills of novice surgeons. Practice on 3D printed, anatomically precise models can benefit dentists on pre-clinical surgical training and has the potential of improving their dental anatomy spatial representation ability.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
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virtual reality
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clinical evaluation