Can high resolution 3D resin printed models be used in anatomy education? A randomized controlled trial

Authors : Ramazan KURUL, Dilruba ÖZDEMİR, Kevser Ezgi ERDOĞAN

Pages : 179-184

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Publication Date : 2022-12-20

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objectives: Resin printing is a rapidly growing technology with a diverse range of applications. This study aims to examine the usability of 3D resin printed models in anatomy education. Methods: The study included 84 students who were randomly assigned to either a 3D resin print group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n=42); or a plastic model group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n=42); based on their sex, lateralization, anatomy quiz scores, and Purdue spatial visualization test rotations scores. After attending a lecture, each participant examined an original sacrum and either a 3D printed or a plastic model, depending on their group. The participants were then asked to compare the models to the original using a visual analog scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(VAS); questionnaire, which consisted of four questions about the model’s weight, anatomical accuracy, level of detail, and texture quality. The participants’ ability to identify the models was evaluated using a 3-point Likert scale. Results: The results showed that the 3D printed model had significantly higher ratings than the plastic model in terms of weight, level of detail, and texture quality insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. There was no significant difference in accuracy scores insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05); or the participants’ ability to identify the models insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05);. Conclusion: 3D resin printed models are superior to plastic models in some aspects. These results suggest that 3D resin printed model can be used as in the conventional anatomy training approach.
Keywords : 3D print, education, resin, spatial ability