Immersive Innovations: Exploring the Diverse Applications of Virtual Reality (VR) in Healthcare

Cardiovascular computed tomography angiography (CTA) is a widely used imaging modality in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. Advancements in CT imaging technology have further advanced its applications from high diagnostic value to minimising radiation exposure to patients. In addition to the standard application of assessing vascular lumen changes, CTA-derived applications including 3D printed personalised models, 3D visualisations such as virtual endoscopy, virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality, as well as CT-derived hemodynamic flow analysis and fractional flow reserve (FFRCT) greatly enhance the diagnostic performance of CTA in cardiovascular disease. The widespread application of artificial intelligence in medicine also significantly contributes to the clinical value of CTA in cardiovascular disease. Clinical value of CTA has extended from the initial diagnosis to identification of vulnerable lesions, and prediction of disease extent, hence improving patient care and management. In this review article, as an active researcher in cardiovascular imaging for more than 20 years, I will provide an overview of cardiovascular CTA in cardiovascular disease. It is expected that this review will provide readers with an update of CTA applications, from the initial lumen assessment to recent developments utilising latest novel imaging and visualisation technologies. It will serve as a useful resource for researchers and clinicians to judiciously use the cardiovascular CT in clinical practice.

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Potential applicability of virtual reality in implant dentistry: a narrative review

Alasiri

2024

Front. Dent. Med

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Dental implants have a high success rate but face challenges such as improper positioning, implant fracture, and tissue damage, often due to the lack of surgical proficiency. Virtual reality (VR) technology has emerged as a transformative solution in implant dentistry, offering a three-dimensional (3D), immersive environment for both educational and clinical applications. Initially used as a teaching aid, VR now facilitates comprehensive preoperative planning and precise implant placement, minimizing procedural errors. VR systems enhance student and novice surgeon training by providing a risk-free platform for skill development. Clinically, VR aids in accurate implant positioning through computer-guided surgical stents and simulation of surgical fields, improving patient outcomes by reducing complications. Furthermore, VR enhances patient education and communication, offering visual representations of treatment plans, thereby increasing patient satisfaction and understanding. Despite its benefits, VR integration faces challenges, including high costs, steep learning curves for experienced surgeons, and potential disruption of patient-clinician interactions. Developing affordable, compact VR systems and integrating VR early in dental curricula will facilitate widespread adoption and revolutionize implant dentistry by improving both surgical training and patient care. The review covers the historical development and current progress of VR with an overview of applications of VR in implant dentistry, its benefits in implant dentistry, challenges, and future perspectives.

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Immersive Innovations: Exploring the Diverse Applications of Virtual Reality (VR) in Healthcare

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Potential applicability of virtual reality in implant dentistry: a narrative review

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