Simulation of Tooth Preparation: Innovating the Prosthodontics’ Study in Times of Pandemic

Authors

  • Ivone Lima Santana PhD, Associate Professor at the Department of Dentistry I. Dental School – Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA. 65080-805 São Luís - MA, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1877-9780
  • Cibelly de Fátima Vieira Ferreira Dental student. Dental School – Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA. 65080-805 São Luís – MA, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0334-5015
  • Gabriel Cutrim Silva Dental student, Dental School - Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA. 65080-805 São Luís – MA, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2504-2509
  • Joaquim Rodrigues Mochel Filho DDS Associate Professor at the Department of Dentistry I. Dental School - Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA. 65080-805 São Luís – MA, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7357-8725

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21270/archi.v11i2.5593

Keywords:

Learning Health System, Dental Education, Simulation Training

Abstract

The aim of this study was to report a simulation active learning methodology, used in a School Clinic, from the Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry at Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA) for refining students’ psicomotor capability and critical-cognitive reasoning, related to the competence to make tooth preparation. Proposed simulation was making some plaster models from a partial molding of interest region, using dental material with dimensional stability. Thus, three models were obtained, in plaster type IV, in which two models were destined to the operator and another to the assistant. Operator student made a preparation on one of the models, according to his ability, acquired in pre-clinical laboratory and after that he sought the professor to discuss possible mistakes and successes about the preparation, together to his assistant. After aligned on the biomechanical principles, operator produced a second preparation on a second model. Assistant did it too, but on an unique model. After new consultation with professor and approval of the preparation, academics are authorized to perform it in patient mouth. Through this methodology, learners could notice adequate preparation with all its peculiarities, ask questions and discuss the individualities of each case.

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Published

2021-11-04

How to Cite

Santana, I. L., Ferreira, C. de F. V., Silva, G. C., & Mochel Filho, J. R. (2021). Simulation of Tooth Preparation: Innovating the Prosthodontics’ Study in Times of Pandemic . ARCHIVES OF HEALTH INVESTIGATION, 11(2), 322–324. https://doi.org/10.21270/archi.v11i2.5593

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