Chinese Journal of Oral Implantology ›› 2022, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (4): 254-258.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqzzxzz.2022.08.010

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The application of dynamic navigation system in dental implant training

Jiang Ruifang, Zhang Yanfang, Li Xue, Liu Liu, Xue Peng   

  1. Department of stomatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
  • Received:2022-05-04 Online:2022-08-30 Published:2022-09-07
  • Contact: Xue Peng, Email:690857502@qq.com, Tel: 0086-10-66937964
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(81700968)

Abstract: Objective To explore the application of dynamic navigation technique in dental implant training. Methods 20 postgraduate students were included in the training course which combined theoretical course with model simulation operation. The theoretical course of implant dentistry was delivered first and subsequently all students performed free-hand and dynamic navigation implant surgery on the simulation jaw models in sequence. At the end of the course, an error analysis between the two techniques was conducted and a questionnaire was registered by the students, focusing on the comparisons of advantages and disadvantages between dynamic navigation system and free hand surgery, and put forward suggestions for improvement. ResultThe values of implant platform deviation, apical deviation and angle deviation in the dynamic navigation group were lower than those in the free-hand operation group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05), indicating that the students were more accurate in implant placement under the assistance of dynamic navigation.The results of the questionnaire survey show that dynamic navigation helps to improve the students' hands-on ability, increase their interest in learning, and the students' satisfaction is high. Conclusions The application of the dynamic navigation system in the implant training course has exhibited a satisfying teaching effect and is worthy of spreading.

Key words: Dynamic navigation system, Simulation jaw model, Dental implant training