Chinese Journal of Stomatological Continuing Education ›› 2023, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (3): 166-173.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqjxjyzz.2023.03.002

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Research progress on surgical training with simulator for cleft palate

Jiali Chen, Ni Zeng, Chao Yang, Qian Zhen, Bing Shi, Hanyao Huang*   

  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases& National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China.
  • Published:2023-08-01
  • Contact: Hanyao Huang. Tel: 028-85501462. Email: huanghanyao_cn@scu.edu.cn. Address: No.14, Third Section of Renmin Road South, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, P.R. China.trict, Shenyang 110002, Liaoning
  • Supported by:
    Research and Develop Program, West China Hospital of Stomatology Sichuan University (No.RD-02-202107); Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program (No.2022NSFSC0743); Sichuan Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.TB2022005)

Abstract: Cleft palate is a common congenital developmental malformation of the maxillofacial region, manifested by defect of the palate, leading to problems such as food reflux, unclear pronunciation and impaired hearing, which seriously affect the life quality of patients. Currently, surgery is the main treatment for cleft palate, which maxillofacial surgeons should master skillfully. However, the complexity of the surgery and the narrow field of view makes it extremely challenging to observe and learn. In addition, there are fewer opportunities for medical students to operate on patients. Therefore, surgery simulators for the cleft palate are needed to help medical students understand the pathological structure of the cleft palate and master the surgery procedures and surgical techniques. This review aims to introduce the current simulators for cleft palate surgery to provide a reference for clinical teaching and training in cleft palate surgery.

Key words: cleft palate, cleft lip and palate surgery education, simulation, training, additive manufacturing technology