Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical simulation: efficacy for medical students

Zargaran, Alexander; Hirniak, Johnathan; Zargaran, David

doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.03.019

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“…Despite existing considerable literature describing the use of simulation in surgical specialties and anesthesiology residents, there is insufficient information in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) programs. [5][6][7][8][9] Programs on OMS need to evaluate the reality of clinical work with the importance of better outcomes, low risk, and proficiency-based training that simulation can provide. Simulation gives the occasion to evaluate specific educational objectives consistent with a program's strengths and ensure that residents gain experience in non-frequent and high complexity procedures making learning conducive to all levels.…”

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Simulating A Subcondylar Mandibular Fracture With Intraoral Open Reduction and Internal Fixation: A Novel Education Tool for Residents

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et al. 2022

Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction

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Study Design Face and content validation of a surgical simulation model. Objective Open reduction and internal fixation in displaced subcondylar mandibular fractures is standard care. This requires an extraoral (eg: retromandibular, transparotideal) or intraoral approach. An intraoral approach requires further training since specialized instrumentation such as the 90° screwdriver system and endoscopes might be needed. Currently, no simulation models are available for training residents in intraoral reduction and fixation of subcondylar mandibular fractures. Therefore, we present a validated simulation model for intraoral treatment of subcondylar mandibular fractures. Methods Based on a computer tomography data set, we designed and printed a 3D model of a mandible with a unilateral subcondylar fracture. To simulate intraoral work depth, it was positioned inside a dental phantom. We tested the model by a group of experts (n = 8), simulating intraoral reduction and fixation of a unilateral subcondylar fracture, using a 90° screwdriver system, a 1.0 subcondylar plate (lambda), and 5-6 mm screws. We assessed Face and Content validity by survey. Results We provided an open-source printable fracture model. Printing costs were approximately US $10. Experts “Agreed” the model resembling the real scenario and its use for training intraoral reduction and fixation of subcondylar mandibular fractures. Conclusions We developed a low cost, reproducible, open-source simulator for subcondylar mandibular fractures. Face and Content validity was achieved through evaluation by a group of experts.

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