From: The application of virtual reality and augmented reality in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Authors | Year | Scope | Main findings | Conclusion | Recommendations |
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Joda et al [7] | 2019 | Augmented and virtual reality in dental medicine | The technologies were mainly used for educational training | Virtual reality is a promising tool that could deliver predictable outcomes | Establishing technological standards and developing approved applications are essential |
Maliha et al. [8] | 2018 | Haptic, physical and web-based simulators in maxillary surgery | Most of the studies “10” were on virtual reality haptic based simulators. | no studies with high level of evidence | Studies on the effectiveness of the surgical simulators with high level of evidence are needed. |
Huang Y et al [13] | 2018 | Application of virtual and augmented reality in dentistry | Computerized dental simulators provide the best training system for dental students | The methods are essential tools in the future of dental OSCE | The methods should be applied more extensively in medical treatment |
Chen X, Hu J [9] | 2018 | Virtual reality based haptic simulation in oral surgery | Virtual and tactile fusion of virtual environment is effective for surgical simulation | Haptic technology provides excellent facility to improve surgical skills | Controlled studies are needed |
Azarmehr et al | 2017 | Treatments and outcomes of surgical navigation | The accuracy of surgical navigation was within 1–2 mm | The method is useful addition to the surgical toolkit | Training is required due to the steep learning curve |
Lin H, Lo J [10] | 2015 | Surgical simulation and intraoperative navigation in orthognathic surgery | The method provides precise translation of the surgical plan | Navigation facilitates intraoperative manipulation of the osteotomy segments | Randomised controlled trials are essential |
Jayaratne et al [12] | 2010 | Computer assisted oral & maxillofacial surgery | Most focused on CBCT, stereophotogrammetry and surgical planning software | Accurate diagnosis can be achieved and can be executed via surgical navigation | Technology transfer from research to clinical care |