An innovative virtual reality training tool for orthognathic surgery

Virtual reality (VR) surgery using Oculus Rift and Leap Motion devices is a multi-sensory, holistic surgical training experience. A multimedia combination including 360 ° videos, three-dimensional interaction, and stereoscopic videos in VR has been developed to enable trainees to experience a realistic surgery environment. The innovation allows trainees to interact with the individual components of the maxillofacial anatomy and apply surgical instruments while wat ching close-up stereoscopic three-dimensional videos of the surgery.

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - February 4, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Y. Pulijala, M. Ma, M. Pears, D. Peebles, A. Ayoub Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research