Journal article
Effectiveness of virtual reality interactive simulation practice in prosthodontic education: A systematic review and meta-analysis
European journal of dental education, Vol.29(3), pp.594-607
08/2025
DOI: 10.1111/eje.12997
PMID: 38433575
Abstract
Virtual reality-based interactive simulation (VRIS) provides a safe and controlled environment for dental students and professionals to develop skills and knowledge. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using the VRIS for prosthodontic practice and to explore the trends, application areas, and users' attitudes towards VRIS.
This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines for searching studies published until 21 March 2023 that reported quantitative or qualitative learning outcomes related to the use of VRIS for dental prosthodontic practice and clinical training. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI) and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale-Education (NOS-E) tools. A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted to compare the intervention group (utilizing VRIS) and the control group (employing conventional prosthodontic training methods) based on performance skill scores and task completion time, with a significance level set at <.05.
The meta-analysis revealed that the utilization of VRIS generally improves students' performance scores (SMD = 1.04; 95% CI, -0.35 to 2.44; I
> 50%; p = .13) and reduces task completion time (SMD = -0.03; 95% CI, 1.39-7.72; I
> 50%; p = .93). Notably, using VRIS significantly enhanced the performance scores in implant surgery practice (SMD = 0.26; 95% CI, 0.09-0.42; p < .05). Additionally, the VRIS method significantly reduced task completion time in the cavity restorative preparation task (SMD = -1.19; 95% CI, -1.85 to -0.53; p < .05).
Engaging in practice with VRIS has the potential to enhance learning proficiency in prosthodontic education. The advantages associated with VRIS encompass the provision of immediate feedback, decreased task completion time, heightened confidence and motivation, accelerated skill acquisition, improved performance scores, and increased learning engagement.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Effectiveness of virtual reality interactive simulation practice in prosthodontic education: A systematic review and meta-analysis
- Creators
- Hang-Nga Mai - Hanoi University of Business and TechnologyHien Chi Ngo - The University of Western AustraliaSeok-Hwan Cho - University of IowaChau Pham Duong - Hanoi University of Business and TechnologyHai Yen Mai - Hanoi Medical UniversityDu-Hyeong Lee - Kyungpook National University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- European journal of dental education, Vol.29(3), pp.594-607
- DOI
- 10.1111/eje.12997
- PMID
- 38433575
- NLM abbreviation
- Eur J Dent Educ
- ISSN
- 1396-5883
- eISSN
- 1600-0579
- Grant note
- 202011A02 / Korea Medical Device Development Fund
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 03/04/2024
- Date published
- 08/2025
- Academic Unit
- Prosthodontics
- Record Identifier
- 9984572381702771
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