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Michel Benyamin1, Sandrella Hamdan2,3, Timothy Fasham4,5
1Department of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Surgery, Paris Cité University, Paris, France.
Journal of Dental Education
|March 4, 2026
Summary
This study developed a 3D-printed pediatric dentistry simulator for preclinical training. Both students and dental experts found the simulator valuable, highlighting its educational relevance for essential pediatric dental procedures.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Dental Education
- 3D Printing Technology
Background:
- Traditional preclinical training methods in pediatric dentistry face limitations.
- There is a need for realistic and versatile simulation tools for dental students.
- 3D printing offers potential for creating customized and cost-effective dental simulators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and develop a novel 3D-printed pediatric dentistry simulator.
- To assess the simulator's perceived educational value and clinical realism.
- To gather feedback from students and dental experts for future improvements.
Main Methods:
- A maxillary simulator was designed using stereolithography with single-use inserts.
- The simulator supported various procedures: caries management, pulpotomy, apexification, splinting, and space-maintainer placement.
- Students and experts evaluated the simulator using a Likert questionnaire and Wilcoxon rank-sum tests.
Main Results:
- Thirty-five participants (17 students, 18 experts) provided feedback.
- Students rated clinical realism higher than experts.
- Both groups highly valued the simulator's educational potential, scoring it as a reliable teaching tool.
Conclusions:
- The 3D-printed pediatric dentistry simulator is an acceptable and educationally relevant tool for preclinical training.
- The simulator received positive reception from both students and experts.
- Specific areas for technical refinement were identified, including gingival texture and radiographic compatibility.
