@article{ART003390678},
author={이가은 and 박정현 and 박광락 and 김혜진 and 윤관현},
title={Development of a Three-Dimensional Visualization Animation for Improving Spatial Anatomical Understanding in Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Education},
journal={Anatomy & Biological Anthropology},
issn={2671-5651},
year={2026},
volume={39},
number={3},
pages={211-224},
doi={10.11637/aba.2026.39.3.211}
TY - JOUR
AU - 이가은
AU - 박정현
AU - 박광락
AU - 김혜진
AU - 윤관현
TI - Development of a Three-Dimensional Visualization Animation for Improving Spatial Anatomical Understanding in Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Education
JO - Anatomy & Biological Anthropology
PY - 2026
VL - 39
IS - 3
PB - 대한체질인류학회
SP - 211
EP - 224
SN - 2671-5651
AB - The Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block (IANB) presents challenges in clinical education for dental students due to its complex anatomical structures. Furthermore, conventional 2D educational materials have limitations in enabling a systematic understanding of the three-dimensional relationships among the complex oral mucosa, mandible, and nerve pathways. Therefore, this study aims to overcome the drawbacks of existing 2D materials by developing a 3D animation video that integrally visualizes the anatomical structures and procedural pathways of IANB. The spatial orientation of the mandible was aligned based on cephalometric landmarks. Using high-resolution sculpting in ZBrush alongside animation and rendering in Autodesk Maya, the mandible, nerves, and blood vessels were precisely modeled. The finalized 3D animation comprehensively visualizes the oral mucosa, mandible, and nerve pathways within a single field of view. By rendering the oral mucosa transparent, it clearly demonstrates the spatial relationship between the needle insertion path and the target nerve. To provide an immersive experience similar to an actual clinical environment, an operator’s view camera angle and visual emphasis techniques were applied. The content was structured to match the exact clinical sequence, thereby increasing its potential for educational standardization. The final educational video was produced in FHD (Full HD, 1920 × 1080 px) resolution and published on YouTube for public accessibility. This educational video serves as a valuable tool for explaining the fundamental principles of local anesthesia through a three-dimensional understanding of anatomy. Moreover, this visualization-based approach is expected to serve as a versatile educational model that can be expanded to various clinical skill training contents.
KW - Dental Local Anesthesia;Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block;3D Animation;Medical Illustration;Anatomical Education Content
DO - 10.11637/aba.2026.39.3.211
ER -
이가은, 박정현, 박광락, 김혜진 and 윤관현. (2026). Development of a Three-Dimensional Visualization Animation for Improving Spatial Anatomical Understanding in Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Education. Anatomy & Biological Anthropology, 39(3), 211-224.
이가은, 박정현, 박광락, 김혜진 and 윤관현. 2026, "Development of a Three-Dimensional Visualization Animation for Improving Spatial Anatomical Understanding in Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Education", Anatomy & Biological Anthropology, vol.39, no.3 pp.211-224. Available from: doi:10.11637/aba.2026.39.3.211
이가은, 박정현, 박광락, 김혜진, 윤관현 "Development of a Three-Dimensional Visualization Animation for Improving Spatial Anatomical Understanding in Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Education" Anatomy & Biological Anthropology 39.3 pp.211-224 (2026) : 211.
이가은, 박정현, 박광락, 김혜진, 윤관현. Development of a Three-Dimensional Visualization Animation for Improving Spatial Anatomical Understanding in Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Education. 2026; 39(3), 211-224. Available from: doi:10.11637/aba.2026.39.3.211
이가은, 박정현, 박광락, 김혜진 and 윤관현. "Development of a Three-Dimensional Visualization Animation for Improving Spatial Anatomical Understanding in Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Education" Anatomy & Biological Anthropology 39, no.3 (2026) : 211-224.doi: 10.11637/aba.2026.39.3.211
이가은; 박정현; 박광락; 김혜진; 윤관현. Development of a Three-Dimensional Visualization Animation for Improving Spatial Anatomical Understanding in Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Education. Anatomy & Biological Anthropology, 39(3), 211-224. doi: 10.11637/aba.2026.39.3.211
이가은; 박정현; 박광락; 김혜진; 윤관현. Development of a Three-Dimensional Visualization Animation for Improving Spatial Anatomical Understanding in Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Education. Anatomy & Biological Anthropology. 2026; 39(3) 211-224. doi: 10.11637/aba.2026.39.3.211
이가은, 박정현, 박광락, 김혜진, 윤관현. Development of a Three-Dimensional Visualization Animation for Improving Spatial Anatomical Understanding in Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Education. 2026; 39(3), 211-224. Available from: doi:10.11637/aba.2026.39.3.211
이가은, 박정현, 박광락, 김혜진 and 윤관현. "Development of a Three-Dimensional Visualization Animation for Improving Spatial Anatomical Understanding in Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Education" Anatomy & Biological Anthropology 39, no.3 (2026) : 211-224.doi: 10.11637/aba.2026.39.3.211
