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Dental trauma simulation training using a novel 3D printed tooth model.

Sobia Zafar¹, Michael Paul Renner², Jessica Joanna Zachar¹

¹School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

Dental Traumatology : Official Publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology

|July 18, 2020

Summary

Dental students found 3D printed tooth simulation training realistic and engaging, significantly increasing their preparedness for managing traumatic dental injuries. This simulation is highly valued and recommended as a mandatory part of dental education.

Keywords:

3D printing avulsion dental students simulation trauma splinting

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Area of Science:

Dental Education
Oral Surgery
Traumatology

Background:

Dental students have limited opportunities to manage traumatic dental injuries before graduation.
A need exists for practical training in dental traumatology.
This study addresses the gap in pre-graduate clinical experience with dental trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate dental students' perceptions of a workshop utilizing 3D printed teeth for dental trauma management simulation.
To evaluate the effectiveness of 3D printed tooth simulation in enhancing the learning experience for dental students.
To test the hypothesis that simulation with 3D printed teeth improves dental trauma management learning.

Main Methods:

Seventy-three dental students participated in a dental trauma simulation workshop.
Students practiced splinting techniques using a 3D printed avulsed tooth model.
Nylon fishing line/GC Fuji Ortho LC and wire/composite splints were constructed and evaluated.

Main Results:

A significant majority (81%) felt better prepared to treat traumatic dental injuries post-simulation.
93% agreed that simulation training added value compared to didactic methods alone.
Most students (93%) recommended dental trauma simulation training as a mandatory curriculum component.

Conclusions:

Dental trauma simulation using 3D printed teeth provides a valuable adjunct learning tool for dental traumatology.
Simulation enhances student engagement and preparedness in managing dental emergencies.
While effective, simulation training has limitations and should complement existing didactic approaches.