The use of a simulator as a systematic scenario for students to learn the skill of tooth preparation

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to improve the efficiency of the dental specialists training, as well as to identify their relationship to learning with the use of acrylic teeth and virtual simulators. The study included 55 students of the 5th year of the Dental Faculty of RUDN. The time spent for the preparation of I and II classes by Black was estimated. At the end of the cycle, it was revealed that when working on the virtual simulator the results were better. In addition, students were surveyed. Thus, the virtual simulator provides an innovative approach that allows creating with very high accuracy real tactile sensations and the sense of presence.