A virtual reality-based preoperative operating room simulation for patients scheduled
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Why it matters for dental
A VR preoperative OR simulation now exists for oral and maxillofacial surgery patients, offering a new tool that practice owners and OMFS specialists can evaluate for patient communication and anxiety reduction.
Key points
- Published online 6 October 2026 in Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery by Reona Aijima and Yoshio Yamashita.
- The simulation targets patients already scheduled for oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures.
- Described as a technical innovation for preoperative preparation within the OMFS surgical workflow.
Who should care
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