A laboratory technique for teaching root resection

Area of Science:

• Dental Education
• Periodontology
• Prosthodontics

Background:

• Effective laboratory exercises are crucial for teaching complex periodontal procedures.
• Existing methods for creating dental models may be costly or inaccessible.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a simple, inexpensive laboratory method for fabricating dental models.
• To provide a practical exercise for teaching root resection and other periodontal procedures.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a rubber dental model mold.
• Incorporated extracted or dentiform teeth.
• Employed laboratory wax and dental stone or plaster for fabrication.

Main Results:

• Successfully demonstrated a cost-effective technique for producing realistic dental models.
• The fabricated models are suitable for simulating root resection procedures.

Conclusions:

• The presented method offers an accessible and economical approach to dental model fabrication.
• This technique can enhance the educational experience for periodontal procedures.