Department of Surgery, Section of Dentistry, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
J Pak Med Assoc. 2024 Apr;74(4 (Supple-4)):S126-S131. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.AKU-9S-19.
In recent times, dentistry has seen significant technological advancements that have transformed various specialized areas within the field. Developed into applications for mobile devices, augmented reality (AR) seamlessly merges digital components with the physical world, enhancing both realms while maintaining their individual separateness. On the other hand, virtual reality (VR) relies on advanced, tailored software to visualize a digital 3D environment stimulating the operator's senses through computer generated sensations and feedback. The current advances use the application of VR, haptic simulators, the use of an AI algorithm and many more that provides new opportunities for smart learning and enhance the teaching environment. As this technology continues to evolve, it is poised to become even more remarkable, enabling specialists to potentially visualize both soft and hard tissues within the patient's body for effective treatment planning. This literature aims to present the newest advancements and ongoing development of AR and VR in dentistry and medicine. It highlights their diverse applications while identifying areas needing further research for effective integration into clinical practice.
近年来，牙科领域取得了重大的技术进步，改变了该领域的各个专业领域。增强现实（AR）技术已经发展成为移动设备上的应用程序，它将数字组件与物理世界无缝融合，在增强两个领域的同时保持它们的独立性。另一方面，虚拟现实（VR）依赖于先进的定制软件来可视化数字 3D 环境，通过计算机生成的感觉和反馈来刺激操作员的感官。目前的进展利用了 VR、触觉模拟器、人工智能算法的应用以及更多的技术，为智能学习提供了新的机会，并增强了教学环境。随着这项技术的不断发展，它有望变得更加出色，使专家能够潜在地可视化患者体内的软硬组织，从而进行有效的治疗计划。本文旨在介绍牙科和医学领域中 AR 和 VR 的最新进展和发展。它强调了它们的多种应用，同时确定了需要进一步研究的领域，以将其有效地整合到临床实践中。
