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Perception Regarding Tooth Carving Using wax Block among the Dental Practitioners
Ram Sudhan Lamichhane1, Rajib Chaulagain2, Amita Pradhan3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Imadol, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
|May 26, 2022
Summary
Dental students find tooth carving with wax blocks highly beneficial for understanding tooth morphology and developing manual dexterity. The majority of practitioners believe this effective pedagogical strategy should remain in the dental curriculum.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Morphology
- Pedagogy
Background:
- Dental anatomy education employs various methods, including lectures, natural tooth analysis, and wax carving.
- Proficiency in dental morphology is crucial for successful dental practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the perceived importance of wax block tooth carving among dental practitioners.
- To assess the impact of carving exercises on understanding dental morphology and manual dexterity.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with dental practitioners in Kathmandu.
- Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires.
- Descriptive statistics were analyzed using SPSS 16 software.
Main Results:
- 98.3% of participants reported practicing tooth carving for dental anatomy study.
- Over 96% agreed carving improved understanding of tooth morphology; over 85% noted enhanced manual dexterity.
- 94.5% supported continuing tooth carving in the preclinical curriculum.
Conclusions:
- Dental wax carving is an effective pedagogical method for dental students.
- It aids in recreating tooth morphology and developing essential psychomotor skills.
- The practice enhances manual dexterity and understanding of anatomical features.
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