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This study aimed to introduce a novel workflow for fabricating 3D-printed, patient-specific simulation models and evaluate their accuracy and transferability for use in periodontal and oral surgery training.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Patient-specific anatomical models of the maxilla were fabricated using the CBCT and intraoral scan data. The proposed workflow outlines a novel process for creating a patient-specific model that accurately replicates both the hard and soft tissues of the patient. The accuracy of the printed models was evaluated by scanning five models and comparing them to the patient\u2019s intraoral scan using cloud-to-cloud distance analysis. Then, in an exploratory study design, a simulated gingival flap surgery exercise was completed by 18 periodontists and 50 students. The face and content validity of the model were assessed using an 8-item online questionnaire with a VAS of 0-100 and a free comment question. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mann\u2013Whitney U tests and independent t-test.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The printed model demonstrated high dimensional accuracy. The overall VAS score of the model was significantly higher for students than for periodontists (83.7\u2009\u00b1\u20099.7 vs. 72.1\u2009\u00b1\u200915.8,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.006). The face and content validity scores reported by students were also higher (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.01), with mean differences of 8.86% and 12.62%, respectively. Periodontists rated the models lower for soft-tissue tactile feedback, particularly during incision.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The proposed 3D-printed simulation workflow produced an accurate and educationally valuable model with the potential to enhance surgical training. 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