Mixed Reality and Haptic-Based Dental Simulator for Tooth Preparation: Research, Development, and Preliminary Evaluation. [PDF]
Background Virtual reality (VR) dental simulators are currently used in preclinical skills training. However, with the development of extended reality technologies, the use of mixed reality (MR) has shown significant advantages over VR.
Li Y +8 more
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A study on digital tooth preparation assessment software in undergraduate pre-clinical skills teaching. [PDF]
Aims This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the PrepCheck digital system as an additional feedback tool in enhancing undergraduate dental students’ tooth preparation skills and its potential to enhance students’ learning ...
Alsharif H +3 more
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Digital integration in dental education: A novel self-directed learning model using intraoral scanners for tooth preparation training. [PDF]
Background/purpose Traditional dental education faces challenges, such as high student-to-faculty ratios and disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic, which limit hands-on learning opportunities.
Liu CM, Hsu MH, Ng MY, Yu CH.
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Comparison of Digital Self-Assessment Systems and Faculty Feedback for Tooth Preparation in a Preclinical Simulation. [PDF]
Background: Regarding the new dental licensing regulations in Germany (AOZ), this study evaluated the effectiveness of two different digital tooth preparation validation systems in comparison to traditional faculty feedback.
Stoilov M +5 more
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PURPOSE To measure the effect of different tooth preparation finishing procedures (super-coarse grit, fine grit, and air-particle abrasion) and immediate dentin sealing (IDS) on the scanning accuracy of 4 intraoral scanners (IOSs).
MIGUEL Gómez-Polo +2 more
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Impact of using magnifying dental loupes on clinical performance during tooth preparation: A systematic review. [PDF]
Background To assess whether using magnification loupes affects tooth preparation working posture performed by undergraduate students and dentistry professionals and whether it influences the quality of the preparation, operator satisfaction and ...
Costa RT +5 more
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In Vitro Evaluation of the Effect of Different Luting Cements and Tooth Preparation Angle on the Microleakage of Zirconia Crowns. [PDF]
Introduction Discrepancy between the crown border and prepared tooth margin leads to a microleakage that eases the penetration of microorganisms and causes the dissolution of luting cement consequently.
Ebadian B, Fathi A, Savoj M.
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Effect of the haptic 3D virtual reality dental training simulator on assessment of tooth preparation. [PDF]
Background/purpose The haptic 3D virtual reality dental training simulator has been drawn attention as a educational strategy in Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study is to investigate the feature of the haptics simulator in comparison with a ...
Hattori A +6 more
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Comparison of horizontal and vertical methods of tooth preparation for a prosthetic crown
The application of magnifying devices, such as magnifiers, microscopes, precision drills, intraoral scanners, printed models, milled, and monolithic restorations, increases the precision of the preparation, accuracy of workmanship and marginal tightness,
Paweł Łabno, Krzysztof Drobnik
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Effects of Line of Vision on Posture, Muscle Activity and Sitting Balance During Tooth Preparation. [PDF]
Objectives Most dentists maintain awkward and restricted postures for prolonged periods that stress the body while providing direct patient care.
Katano K +5 more
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