Abstract
The investigation aimed to assess the feasibility of creating an interdisciplinary training model simulating endodontic, restorative as well as implantologic treatment procedures by using 3D printing technology. A CBCT scan of the mandible of a real patient was initially taken. The generated DICOM‐data were converted to a STL‐file, which was further processed to design spaces for exchangeable replica teeth, a bone segment and an adapter to fix the model in a mannequin's head. After the manufacturing process, the model was evaluated by dental students performing a root canal treatment, the insertion of a glass fibre post and the insertion of an implant. The workflow allowed a simple and cost‐effective way of manufacturing a single model, which is suitable for several training scenarios in the fields of endodontics, prosthodontics and implantology. The model was rated as being comparable to the real patient situation and offers repetitive treatment simulations. The present workflow is a feasible way of using DICOM‐data and 3D printing for an interdisciplinary training model. The dental schools can design models according to their own curriculum and put the focus on a patient centered education.
Highlights
The investigation aimed to assess the feasibility of creating an interdisciplinary training model simulating endodontic, restorative as well as implantologic treatment procedures by using 3D printing technology
The present workflow is a feasible way of using DICOM-data and 3D printing for an interdisciplinary training model
For their pre-clinical curriculum, dental schools are in need of models that simulate patients' care and a variety of pathologies in a realistic manne (Yang et al, 2018)
Summary
For their pre-clinical curriculum, dental schools are in need of models that simulate patients' care and a variety of pathologies in a realistic manne (Yang et al, 2018) The aim of these simulations is to enable dental students a smoother transition into the clinical setting, to broaden their experience by offering repetitive training which imitates selected treatment steps and to give them some confidence before their first dental care on a real patient. Most dental schools train their under-graduate students on so called typodonts provided by manufacturers like Frasaco (Tettnang, Germany) and KaVo (Biberbach, Germany) These models are suitable for a wide range of restorative and prosthetic exercises and permit repetitive training since the replica teeth are exchangeable by screws. The selection of suitable teeth for training purposes is time-consuming, their origin
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