Virtual reality and mobile app training for root canal practice
This study tests whether using a virtual reality haptic simulator (a tool that lets you feel like you're drilling on a real tooth) or a mobile app helps dental students learn root canal procedures better than traditional training alone. Participants will practice on extracted teeth after using one of these tools.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a dental student who has already completed the same basic training on real teeth as your classmates, from the same teacher.
- You have never used a virtual reality haptic simulator or the Dental EndoMaster app before.
- You are not currently taking any medicines for anxiety, depression, or a serious illness.
- You feel comfortable using a computer (at least moderate computer skills).
- The tooth you will work on must be a front tooth (upper central or lateral incisor) with a simple cavity and no prior root canal work.
- You have not performed any real root canal treatments on patients before this study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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