Utilization of 3D evaluation for assessing selective caries removal practice in pre-clinical dental students: a pilot study

Practicing and assessment of selective caries removal techniques in dental students remain challenges in many dental schools. The aim of this study was to utilize a 3D assessment technique, within a designated acceptable range of deviation, to evaluate the tendency of dental students in performing s...

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Veröffentlicht in:BMC medical education 2024-03, Vol.24 (1), p.289-289, Article 289
Hauptverfasser: Romalee, Worachate, Suksudaj, Nattira, Doungkom, Patchayaporn, Wang, Ding-Han, Hsu, Ming-Lun, Panpisut, Piyaphong
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Zusammenfassung:Practicing and assessment of selective caries removal techniques in dental students remain challenges in many dental schools. The aim of this study was to utilize a 3D assessment technique, within a designated acceptable range of deviation, to evaluate the tendency of dental students in performing selective caries removal (SCR). The correlation between 3D assessment results and the conventional rubric rated by an instructor was also determined. Fifth-year dental students (n = 61) performed the SCR task on 3D-printed teeth containing simulated deep caries lesions in occlusal and proximal surfaces. One instructor assessed the results using a conventional analytic rubric. The excavated teeth were additionally evaluated using 3D analysis software with the designated acceptable range of deviations (± 0.5 mm) from the standard cavities. The average root mean square (RMS) value, representing the deviation between student-prepared cavities and the predefined standard cavities, was recorded. A tendency towards over-excavation was defined for RMS values > 0.5 mm, and towards under-excavation for RMS values 
ISSN:1472-6920
1472-6920
DOI:10.1186/s12909-024-05296-3