Virtual haptic drilling training achieved outcomes similar to conventional practice in less time in restorative dentistry¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r2 · q2
Currency · newest study 2026 · checked against its sources 2026-10-31 (automated, 1 of 1 entry) · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Virtual drilling time decreased from 216 ± 107 to 150 ± 60 s while conventional method time reduced from 547 ± 73 to 424 ± 105 s, with virtual training achieving similar outcomes in less time. → Ruslin Muhammad 2026

Evidence¶

Ruslin Muhammad 2026¶

Ruslin Muhammad, Sjamsudin Endang, Hanafiah Olivia Avriyanti, Stevanie Carolina, Kurniawan Sri Hastuti, Anshar Muh, Boffano Paolo, Forouzanfar Tymour, Sukotjo Cortino. (2026). Exploring the impact of immersive reality for enhancing clinical training in dental education: a systematic review. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09739-x

q2 · i? · review · r2

Within the review's training-duration synthesis, Vincent et al.'s restorative dentistry study is reported with the printed times: virtual drilling "decreased from 216 ± 107 to 150 ± 60 s" while conventional time "reduced from 547 ± 73 to 424 ± 105 s". Only descriptive means are printed; no effect size.

"Vincent et al. found virtual drilling time decreased from 216 ± 107 to 150 ± 60 s, while conventional method time reduced from 547 ± 73 to 424 ± 105 s [37]. Virtual training achieved similar outcomes in less time, demonstrating IR simulator’s effectiveness in training."

Discussion¶

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