Challenges in Implementation of Augmented Reality in Indian Dental Education: An Overview

Augmented reality represents transformative technology with substantial potential for enhancing dental education through interactive three-dimensional visualization and immersive learning experiences. Despite documented educational benefits globally, implementation within Indian dental institutions encounters significant barriers encompassing economic constraints, inadequate technological infrastructure, faculty preparedness deficits, steep learning curves, limited institutional support systems, curriculum integration complexities, student acceptance variations, and maintenance requirements. Understanding these multifaceted challenges is essential for developing contextually appropriate implementation strategies that can facilitate successful adoption of augmented reality technologies within resource-limited educational environments characteristic of developing countries.