Children’s Dental anxiety after cavity preparation
The purpose of this series of case reports was to evaluate the anxiety generated in pediatric patients submitted to two mechanical techniques of cavity preparation: the conventional rotary instruments (i.e.
Camille Torres Costa Ferreira +5 more
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Learning Clinical Skills Using Haptic vs. Phantom Head Dental Chair Simulators in Removal of Artificial Caries: Cluster-Randomized Trials with Two Cohorts’ Cavity Preparation [PDF]
Dental task trainer simulators using haptics (virtual touch) offers a cost-effective method of teaching certain clinical skills. The purpose of this study is to evaluate students’ performance in removing artificial caries after training with either a ...
Jonathan P. San Diego +6 more
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A pilot study on the application of a digital dental teaching evaluation system in Class II cavity preparation teaching [PDF]
Objective To explore the feasibility of applying the digital evaluation system in the homogeneous training and qualification evaluation of teaching faculty in the preclinical simulation teaching of G.V.
Yuejiao Zhang +5 more
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Effect of prior haptic virtual reality simulation on preclinical endodontic access cavity preparation [PDF]
IntroductionHaptic virtual reality simulation (HVRS) has emerged as a promising tool in dental education, supporting technical skill acquisition through interactive and feedback-rich environments.
Germán Sánchez-Herrera +6 more
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The Impact of Cavity Preparation Methods on Children's Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety negatively influences children's behaviour in the dental office. Aim and objectives: This study aims to compare anxiety level of children during cavity preparation done by conventional rotary method vs. chemo-mechanical atraumatic method.
Andreea Igna +6 more
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Finite Element Analysis of Dental Diamond Burs: Stress Distribution in Dental Structures During Cavity Preparation [PDF]
Background/Objectives: Dental cavity preparation is a critical procedure in restorative dentistry that involves the removal of decayed tissue while preserving a healthy tooth structure. Excessive stress during tooth preparation leads to enamel cracking, dentin damage, and long term compressive pulp health.
K N Chethan +5 more
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A clinical evaluation of an Erbium:YAG laser for dental cavity preparation [PDF]
A randomised controlled trial to determine the acceptability to dentists and patients of cavity preparation with an Erbium:YAG laser as compared with conventional handpieces.Fifteen dentists (9 GDPs, 1 community dentist and 5 hospital dentists) treated 77 patients (age range 3.5-68 years old) who had two matched cavities, in a split mouth, randomised ...
Dafydd Evans +4 more
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Bacterial Flora in Dental Cavities after Traditional and Alternative Methods for Cavity Preparation
The aim of the study was to establish the qualitative and quantitative composition of microbial flora of dental cavities (DCs) after traditional and alternative preparation, including different methods of isolating the working field. Material and Methods: Our study included 60 patients (mean age of 25.0±3.1 years) with DC Class 1 (Black's ...
M. A. Darenskaya +12 more
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Spatial Abilities and Endodontic Access Cavity Preparation: Implications for Dental Education [PDF]
ABSTRACTIntroductionAccess cavity preparation is a crucial step in root canal treatment but is one of the most complex procedures in the curriculum to learn, with students often reporting spatial orientation difficulties during drilling. The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of spatial abilities on the preparation of endodontic access ...
Philippine Collet +9 more
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Effects of virtual reality and layered tooth model training on manual dexterity in preclinical dental education [PDF]
Background Manual dexterity is a critical component of dental education, especially during the early stages of preclinical training. Recent advancements in simulation technology, such as virtual reality (VR) haptic simulators and layered tooth models ...
Esra Yildirim Manav +4 more
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