New scenarios for training in oral radiology: clinical performance and predoctoral students' perception of 3D-printed mannequins.
Dentomaxillofac Radiol
; 53(7): 501-508, 2024 Oct 01.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of 3D-printed mannequins on the training of predoctoral students.METHODS:
Two 3D-printed training models were developed a traditional model that simulates a sound adult patient and a customized model with pathological and physiological changes (impacted third molar and edentulous region). Students accomplished their pre-clinical training divided into a control group (CG, n = 23), which had access to the traditional model, and a test group (TG, n = 20), which had access to both models. Afterward, they performed a full mouth series on patients and filled out a perception questionnaire. Radiographs were evaluated for technical parameters. Descriptive statistics and the Mann-Whitney test were used to compare the groups.RESULTS:
Students provided positive feedback regarding the use of 3D printing. The TG reported a more realistic training experience than the CG (P = .037). Both groups demonstrated good clinical performance (CG = 7.41; TG = 7.52), and no significant differences were observed between them.CONCLUSIONS:
3D printing is an option for producing simulators for pre-clinical training in Oral Radiology, reducing student stress and increasing confidence during clinical care.Palabras clave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Educación en Odontología
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Impresión Tridimensional
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Maniquíes
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Dentomaxillofac Radiol
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido