Journal article
Augmented and virtual reality in dental medicine: A systematic review.
- Joda T Department of Reconstructive Dentistry, University Center for Dental Medicine Basel, University of Basel, Switzerland, Hebelstr. 3, CH-4056, Basel, Switzerland. Electronic address: tim.joda@unibas.ch.
- Gallucci GO Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine Boston, USA, 188 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
- Wismeijer D Department of Oral Implantology and Prosthetic Dentistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081, LA, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
- Zitzmann NU Department of Reconstructive Dentistry, University Center for Dental Medicine Basel, University of Basel, Switzerland, Hebelstr. 3, CH-4056, Basel, Switzerland.
- 2019-04-20
Published in:
- Computers in biology and medicine. - 2019
Augmented reality (AR)
Computer simulation
Dentistry
Oral medicine
Systematic review
Virtual reality (VR)
Augmented Reality
Dentistry
Humans
User-Computer Interface
Virtual Reality
English
BACKGROUND
The aim of this systematic review was to provide an update on the contemporary knowledge and scientific development of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in dental medicine, and to identify future research needs to accomplish its clinical translation.
METHOD
A modified PICO-strategy was performed using an electronic (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL) plus manual search up to 12/2018 exploring AR/VR in dentistry in the last 5 years. Inclusion criteria were limited to human studies focusing on the clinical application of AR/VR and associated field of interest in dental medicine.
RESULTS
The systematic search identified 315 titles, whereas 87 abstracts and successively 32 full-texts were selected for review, resulting in 16 studies for final inclusion. AR/VR-technologies were predominantly used for educational motor skill training (n = 9 studies), clinical testing of maxillofacial surgical protocols (n = 5), investigation of human anatomy (n = 1), and the treatment of patients with dental phobia (n = 1). Due to the heterogeneity of the included studies, meta-analyses could not be performed.
CONCLUSIONS
The overall number of includable studies was low; and scientifically proven recommendations for clinical protocols could not be given at this time. However, AR/VR-applications are of increasing interest and importance in dental under- and postgraduate education offering interactive learning concepts with 24/7-access and objective evaluation. In maxillofacial surgery, AR/VR-technology is a promising tool for complex procedures and can help to deliver predictable and safe therapy outcomes. Future research should focus on establishing technological standards with high data quality and developing approved applications for dental AR/VR-devices for clinical routine.
The aim of this systematic review was to provide an update on the contemporary knowledge and scientific development of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in dental medicine, and to identify future research needs to accomplish its clinical translation.
METHOD
A modified PICO-strategy was performed using an electronic (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL) plus manual search up to 12/2018 exploring AR/VR in dentistry in the last 5 years. Inclusion criteria were limited to human studies focusing on the clinical application of AR/VR and associated field of interest in dental medicine.
RESULTS
The systematic search identified 315 titles, whereas 87 abstracts and successively 32 full-texts were selected for review, resulting in 16 studies for final inclusion. AR/VR-technologies were predominantly used for educational motor skill training (n = 9 studies), clinical testing of maxillofacial surgical protocols (n = 5), investigation of human anatomy (n = 1), and the treatment of patients with dental phobia (n = 1). Due to the heterogeneity of the included studies, meta-analyses could not be performed.
CONCLUSIONS
The overall number of includable studies was low; and scientifically proven recommendations for clinical protocols could not be given at this time. However, AR/VR-applications are of increasing interest and importance in dental under- and postgraduate education offering interactive learning concepts with 24/7-access and objective evaluation. In maxillofacial surgery, AR/VR-technology is a promising tool for complex procedures and can help to deliver predictable and safe therapy outcomes. Future research should focus on establishing technological standards with high data quality and developing approved applications for dental AR/VR-devices for clinical routine.
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- English
- Open access status
- closed
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- DOI 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2019.03.012
- PMID 31003184
- Persistent URL
- https://sonar.ch/global/documents/232547
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