Preclinical Endodontics Research Articles

Anatomical artificial teeth for teaching preclinical endodontics

Anatomical artificial teeth for teaching preclinical endodontics

Teeth with transparent roots—An improved teaching aid for preclinical endodontics

A method is described for preparing transparent teeth for preclinical teaching of endodontics. The advantage is that the crown is retained so that access preparation also can be taught.

Evaluation of a comprehensive approach to teaching preclinical endodontics.

Abstract The undergraduate dental students at Hong Kong‐University are introduced to endodontics early in their clinical years. One technique is taught and performed using dry mounted skulls in accordance with the objectives laid down by the British Endodontic Society. An accomplishment test at the end of the course allows students and teachers to evaluate the progress made.

An evaluation of a teaching aid in endodontics

The purpose of this study was to evaluate an aid in the teaching of preclinical endodontics. A control group, one-half of the students in a preclinical course in endodontics, followed the traditional program in endodontics which provided technical training by means of extracted human teeth mounted in plastic models of a dental arch. The experimental group, the other one-half of the class, first trained in basic endodontic techniques using the transparent epoxy resin blocks containing simulated root canals. Then preclinical work on extracted human teeth followed as in the control group. The two groups of students were evaluated on their performance of the biomechanical preparation of an anterior and a posterior tooth. The results indicated that the models are a valuable adjunct to the teaching of preclinical endodontics.

Further observations on the use of transparent teeth in the teaching of preclinical endodontics

Further observations on the use of transparent teeth in the teaching of preclinical endodontics

An evaluation system for preclinical and clinical endodontics

One of the most difficult tasks, facing the dental educator is the evaluation of students' preclinical and clinical performance. This article describes the development of an evaluation system that eliminates some of the problems associated with the assessment of psychomotor skills including rater subjectivity and the validity of evaluation instruments. The evaluation system discussed is currently being used by the Department of Endodontics at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry for both preclinical and clinical endodontics. The article focuses on the development of the system, use of the clinical rating scale, and an assessment of the system's effectiveness.

The use of transparent teeth in the teaching of preclinical Endodontists

Demineralized teeth, which were cleared and hardened in xylene, were used in the teaching of preclinical endodontics. The teeth appeared well suited for the purpose. Of 39 students attending the course, 30 students thought that the use of transparent teeth had facilitated the learning of endodontic techniques.

Effects of varying sequence and amount of training on learning and performance in preclinical endodontics. II. Study on amount of training

Effects of varying sequence and amount of training on learning and performance in preclinical endodontics. II. Study on amount of training

Effects of varying sequence and amount of training on learning and performance in preclinical endodontics. Part I: Design, experimental procedures, and sequencing

Effects of varying sequence and amount of training on learning and performance in preclinical endodontics. Part I: Design, experimental procedures, and sequencing