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Augmented Reality Technology-based Dental Radiography Simulator for Preclinical Training and Education on Dental Anatomy

  • Gu, Ja-Young (Department of Dental Hygiene, Sahmyook Health University) ;
  • Lee, Jae-Gi (Department of Dental Hygiene, Namseoul University)
  • Received : 2019.09.23
  • Accepted : 2019.11.13
  • Published : 2019.12.31
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Abstract

It is important that students are provided opportunities to practice their skills in acquiring radiographic images. However, these opportunities are currently limited because of the risk of radiation exposure. To overcome this limitation, a new augmented reality-based radiography simulator was developed that enables students to practice radiographic techniques as part of self-directed learning without time and space constraints. Subsequently, cross-sectional images of a manikin phantom head obtained via computed tomography were reconstructed into a three-dimensional object. An image marker that could be recognized by a mobile device and could allow users to practice dental radiography techniques was devised. The three-dimensional object was augmented to the mobile device; consequently, among 106 stored dental radiographs on the device, a radiograph corresponding to specific imaging conditions was opened when users performed radiographic procedures. This technology could improve dental students' understanding of dental anatomy and contribute to improving their competency in acquiring dental radiographs.

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