Haptic devices as an educational approach for oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures

Bernardo Correia Lima; Ricardo Grillo; Bruno Alvarez Quinta Reis; Leonardo Augustus Peral Ferreira Pinto; Fernando Melhem-Elias

doi:10.1016/j.jormas.2024.101856

Haptic devices as an educational approach for oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures

J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Mar 31:101856. doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2024.101856. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Bernardo Correia Lima¹, Ricardo Grillo², Bruno Alvarez Quinta Reis³, Leonardo Augustus Peral Ferreira Pinto⁴, Fernando Melhem-Elias⁵

Affiliations

¹ Department of Oral Diagnosis, Dental Radiology and Imaginology, Dental School of University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Departament of Oral Surgery and Diagnosis, Hospital da Boca, Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. Electronic address: bernardoclima@usp.br.
² Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Traumatology and Prosthesis, Dental School of University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Departament of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculdade Patos de Minas, Brasília, DF, Brazil.
³ Private Practice in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
⁴ Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service, Clementino Fraga Filho University Hospital, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Private Practice in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
⁵ Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Traumatology and Prosthesis, Dental School of University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Private Practice in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

PMID: 38565423
DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2024.101856

Abstract

Objective: Developing the skills of a proficient surgeon with a deep understanding of force requires extensive training and repetitive practice. Traditionally, dental students and surgical trainees observed and participated in procedures using models, animals, or cadavers under expert supervision before performing the procedures independently. To address these challenges, interactive simulators with visuo-haptic features have been introduced in surgical training, providing visual and tactile feedback that replicates the sense of touch through applied forces, vibrations, or motions.

Study design: Two independent reviewers employed a specific search strategy to explore online databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science (WoS). This strategy included keywords such as "haptic device," "education," "oral surgery," "surgery," and "maxillofacial surgery." All types of studies related to maxillofacial surgery, except for case reports, reviews, and eBooks, were considered for inclusion.

Results: A total of 22 articles meeting the screening criteria were identified. The use of haptic devices for training dental students in oral surgery, anesthesia, as well as oral and maxillofacial trainees and surgeons in various surgical procedures, was evaluated.

Conclusion: Incorporating tactile devices into the training of residents and maxillofacial surgeons offers numerous advantages, including improved technical skills and enhanced patient safety.

Keywords: Education; Haptic device; Maxillofacial Surgery; Oral surgery.