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Published on: October 26, 2019
A training model for revitalization procedures
M Widbiller1, S Ducke1, A Eidt1
1Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, Regensburg, Germany.
Aim:
To develop an inexpensive simulation model for training of revitalization procedures.
Methodology:
A replica of an immature maxillary central incisor was equipped with a mock blood reservoir at the root apex and embedded in a plaster model. Mock blood consisted of water supplemented with red pigments and fibrinogen, whilst thrombin was inserted into the root canal to allow for clot formation.
Results:
A true-to-life training model for revitalization procedures was established, where the induction of bleeding and formation of a blood clot can be mimicked. The model can be fastened to a patient mannequin and thus closely simulate the clinical setting.
Conclusions:
The newly developed model can be used for training purposes, both for dental students and for practitioners, to perform the treatment steps of a revitalization procedure.

