SP-40 Virtual Reality and Haptic Training in Clinical and Surgical Microendodontics
CE Hours: 0.75
Description: Endodontic microsurgery (EMS) procedures demand high precision and accuracy. Among all outcome predictors, a ‘major procedural error’ during surgery in ostectomy for root apex identification and root end management seems to be the most impacting factor. Data from AAE active members indicate that access and visualization followed by root-end management are considered the most difficult stages for surgery. Most responders would positively consider additional advanced learning through new technologies. The conventional approach relies entirely on a free hand technique, which is operator dependent and subjected to difficulties and risk of complications. Among preclinical training options, 3D printed jaw models or cadaver lab are mostly utilized. However, they are destructive procedures and usually affected by high costs. Virtual reality simulations are demonstrating a huge potential and stimulating increased attention in dental medicine as a teaching tool. They provide a new and non-destructive approach whereby the operator can practice and repeat procedures with no limitations. The physical interactivity through haptic technology provides tactile force feedback to the user. To date there are no VR simulators equipped with software exercises to plan and practice EMS: osteotomy, apicectomy and ultrasonic retro preparation with real time assessment of the performance. The aim of this presentation is to illustrate the application of VR haptic simulation in endodontics and the creation of a novel virtual reality haptic training program in EMS. Furthermore, the potential integration with artificial intelligence and sensors based ergonomic software for student/operator profiling, quality assessment and risk prevention will be also discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the applications of virtual reality and haptic simulation in endodontics.
- Evaluate the impact of virtual reality simulation into clinical practice.
- Discuss the advantages of the integration of virtual reality simulation with artificial intelligence.
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Damiano Pasqualini, D.D.S.
Degree in Dentistry in 1995, University of Turin.
Associate Professor in Endodontics, University of Turin, Department of Surgical Sciences, CIR Dental School, Center for Clinical and Surgical Micro Endodontics.
Co-Director of the International Postgraduate Program in Clinical and Surgical Micro Endodontics of the University of Turin. Erasmus and International Mobility Coordinator of the School of Medicine.
Head of the Virtual Training Dental Centre of the Dental School of Turin.
Private practice in Turin, dedicated exclusively to clinical and surgical Micro Endodontics, for more than twenty years.
Active member and past member of the Board of the Italian Society of Endodontics, International Member of the American Association of Endodontists.
Author of numerous publications and reviewer in prestigious national and international journals with impact factor.
Co-author of book chapters in Endodontics, Cariology and Preventive Dentistry. Speaker at international and national congresses.
Speaker Disclosure
In accordance with this policy, I declare I have a past or present proprietary or relevant financial relationship or receive gifts in kind (including soft intangible remuneration), consulting position or affiliation, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, as indicated: Disclosure(s): Hu Friedy: Honorarium (Terminated, November 17, 2024); Sweden & Martina: Clinical Advisor (Ongoing)