Assessment of a Novel Standardized Training System for Mandibular Contour Surgeries

摘要

Key PointsQuestionCan use of a novel intraoral training model and surgical templates improve mandibular contour surgery (MCS) training and surgical results? FindingsThis prospective, observational study including 90 patients and 15 fellow physicians, compared the use of (A) an intraoral MCS training system including intraoral MCS training models and surgical templates; (B) the intraoral MCS training models without surgical templates; and (C) standard training as a control group. Use of both interventions decreased clinical surgery time, improved surgical accuracy, and shortened the learning curve compared with the control group, but the use of templates with the intraoral MCS training models was associated with the best results among the 3 groups. MeaningThe intraoral MCS training system improved MCS training among fellow physicians and surgical outcomes for patients; the optimal intraoral MCS training system included intraoral MCS training models and surgical templates.