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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Color Science
  • Visual Perception

Background:

  • Previous studies confirmed the positive training effect of the Toothguide Training Box (TTB).
  • Investigating the long-term efficacy of the TTB in dental education is crucial for optimizing training strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the training effect of the TTB on tooth color differentiation at six and 12 months.
  • To determine the optimal timing for TTB curriculum integration within dental preclinical training.

Main Methods:

  • 101 dental students were divided into two study groups and one control group.
  • Standardized color tests using VITA 3D-Master were administered at baseline, six months, and 12 months.
  • Participants followed the TTB curriculum, with testing at different intervals.

Main Results:

  • Both study groups demonstrated highly significant improvements in tooth color differentiation compared to the control group (p<0.001).
  • Average color difference values (ΔEt) were 0.85 for the control group, 2.29 after six months, and 2.25 after 12 months.
  • A slight decrease in the training effect was observed between six and 12 months.

Conclusions:

  • The TTB effectively enhances students' ability to differentiate tooth colors.
  • The findings suggest that the TTB curriculum is most beneficial when implemented at the conclusion of preclinical dental training.
  • Further research may explore methods to sustain the training effect beyond six months.