Virtual Reality Training for Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block in Dental Students (VR-IANB)
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Anesthesia Training Using a Virtual Reality Simulator in Dental Students: A Randomized Controlled Study
Studie Overzicht
Toestand
Interventie / Behandeling
Gedetailleerde beschrijving
Inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) is one of the most frequently performed local anesthesia techniques in dentistry and requires adequate theoretical knowledge, anatomical understanding, and psychomotor skills. Traditional educational methods may not provide sufficient opportunities for repeated practice without patient involvement.
Virtual reality (VR) simulators with haptic feedback have emerged as innovative educational tools that allow students to perform procedures in a safe and controlled environment. However, evidence regarding their effectiveness in IANB training remains limited.
This randomized controlled study evaluates the effectiveness of a VR simulator (SIMtoCARE) in teaching the IANB technique to third-year dental students at the Faculty of Dentistry, Necmettin Erbakan University. Participants were randomly assigned to either a VR-based training group or a conventional training group.
A total of three questionnaires were administered to the students. Based on the results of these questionnaires, several parameters, including theoretical knowledge, anatomical awareness, self-confidence, and anxiety levels, were evaluated.
The findings of this study may contribute to the development of evidence-based educational strategies and support the integration of VR simulation into the dental education curriculum.
Studietype
Inschrijving (Werkelijk)
Fase
- Niet toepasbaar
Contacten en locaties
Studie Locaties
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Konya, Turkije (Türkiye), 42090
- Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi
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Deelname Criteria
Geschiktheidscriteria
Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie
- Volwassen
- Oudere volwassene
Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers
Beschrijving
Inclusion Criteria:
- Being a third-year student at our Faculty of Dentistry Willingness to participate in the study voluntarily
Exclusion Criteria:
- Having previously received local anesthesia training using a virtual reality simulator Unwillingness to participate in the study
Studie plan
Hoe is de studie opgezet?
Ontwerpdetails
- Primair doel: Fundamentele wetenschap
- Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
- Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
- Masker: Geen (open label)
Wapens en interventies
Deelnemersgroep / Arm |
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Experimenteel: Virtual Reality Training Group
Participants completed the first questionnaire after the theoretical training.
They then received virtual reality simulator-based training using the SIMtoCARE system.
Following this training, they completed the second questionnaire.
After the virtual reality training, participants also received conventional training and completed the third questionnaire.
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A haptic virtual reality simulator used for inferior alveolar nerve block training.
Traditional theoretical and practical instruction for inferior alveolar nerve block administration.
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Actieve vergelijker: Conventional Training Group
Participants completed the first questionnaire after the theoretical training.
They then received conventional training and completed the third questionnaire at the end of the training.
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Traditional theoretical and practical instruction for inferior alveolar nerve block administration.
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Wat meet het onderzoek?
Primaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Change in inferior alveolar nerve block education questionnaire score
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and immediately after completion of training
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Difference in questionnaire scores assessing theoretical knowledge, anatomical understanding, self-confidence, and anxiety related to inferior alveolar nerve block administration between baseline and post-training assessments.
The effect of virtual reality simulator-based training will be evaluated through changes in these scores.
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Baseline and immediately after completion of training
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Medewerkers en onderzoekers
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Studie voltooiing (Werkelijk)
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Meer informatie
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Trefwoorden
Andere studie-ID-nummers
- NEU-OMFS-VR-IANB-2026
Plan Individuele Deelnemersgegevens (IPD)
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