Abstract

In recent years, has sought to develop and use the Virtual Realitythird dimension as a teaching-learning tool to strengthen student learning. Virtual Reality (RV) in the teaching of the Dentistry degree has consisted of creating 3D models, as well as three-dimensional stereoscopic images and videos of different subjects; This is achieved through two images with different perspectives that reach each of our eyes so that they can be visualized through special lenses, allowing the student to integrate them into a single 3D image with depth.
The objective of the study is to know the benefit of this tool in the learning process of the students. The study was carried out in a group of 4th year of the degree of Dentist Surgeon of the Faculty of Dentistry of the UNAM, it was divided in two groups; one was given the class in a traditional way, while the other was through stereoscopic images and videos in 3D, later they were given a questionnaire to let us know about the learning. The results that were observed was that the 3D group obtained a higher score compared to the traditional teaching group.
Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of Virtual Reality in teaching allows for greater retention of concepts. In addition, it is an intuitive technology in terms of its use since it facilitates the explanation of complex or abstract concepts.

Keywords:Virtual Reality;Learning; 3D; Dentistry students