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Teaching the Design and Fabrication of RPD Frameworks With a Digital Workflow: A Preclinical Dental Exercise
Ahmed Mahrous1, Tarek El-Kerdani2
1Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
Mededportal : the Journal of Teaching and Learning Resources
|November 5, 2020
Summary
A pilot workshop successfully introduced digital removable partial denture (RPD) design technology to prosthodontic residents. This innovative teaching method enhanced residents' understanding of RPD design and fabrication.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Prosthodontics
- Digital Dentistry
Background:
- Traditional teaching of removable partial denture (RPD) design relies on manual methods.
- The dental laboratory industry increasingly uses digital techniques for RPD fabrication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficiency of a novel digital approach for teaching RPD design.
- To evaluate digital RPD technology as an educational tool for prosthodontic residents.
Main Methods:
- A pilot workshop was developed at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
- Three first-year prosthodontic residents participated, learning a digital workflow for RPD design.
Main Results:
- The digital RPD teaching approach successfully met its educational objectives.
- Residents reported enhanced knowledge and a deeper understanding of RPD design.
Conclusions:
- The digital RPD teaching method significantly increased residents' comprehension of RPD fabrication steps and components.
- This innovative approach shows promise for modernizing dental education in RPD design.
