Mounted human skulls as an aid to preclinical endodontic teaching

Pitts, Nigel; Chow, Tak W; Renson, Catherine; Kirkwood, J. Robert; Walker, Richard

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2591.1984.tb00384.x

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“…According to ESE guidelines, good‐quality endodontic work (GQEW) consists of instrumenting root canals to an acceptable filling length and performing homogeneous root canal fillings . A variety of practice models have been developed to help trainees develop their endodontic skills or improve their GQEW scores .…”

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A novel anatomical ceramic root canal simulator for endodontic training

Robberecht

Chai

Dehurtevent

et al. 2016

Eur J Dental Education

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A novel anatomical ceramic root canal simulator for endodontic training

Robberecht

Chai

Dehurtevent

et al. 2016

Eur J Dental Education

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“…2008). Several teaching approaches have been introduced in this respect, including the use of human skulls (Pitts et al. 1984), bovine mandibles (Bramante et al.…”

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“…It can be assumed that the quality and quantity of endodontic education has a possible impact on the treatment outcome (Lynch & Burke 2006, Sonntag et al 2008. Several teaching approaches have been introduced in this respect, including the use of human skulls (Pitts et al 1984), bovine mandibles (Bramante et al 1981) and porcine jaws (Beatty & Vertucci 1984). Nowadays, it is common practice to use extracted human teeth during pre-clinical endodontic education (Nattress et al 1997).…”

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An improved model for teaching use of electronic apex locators

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Tchorz JP, Hellwig E, Altenburger MJ. An improved model for teaching use of electronic apex locators. International Endodontic Journal, 45, 307-310, 2012. Aim To develop a simple, practical and inexpensive model, which enables the use of electronic apex locators (EALs) during pre-clinical and continuing education. Methodology Extracted teeth were placed in a mould and embedded in acrylic resin. The resin was applied in two consecutive steps to form a cavity around the root apices. A closable plastic tube serves as a valve, and a steel wire connects to the EAL. Results With its semi-closed reservoir for conductive fluids surrounding the root apices, the new model enables working length measurements of root canals using EALs. Conclusions The model simulates the clinical situation for endodontic teaching purposes, as it allows working length determination of root canals as recommended. The measuring results of the EAL can be verified by radiography. At the same time, the roots are not directly visible and accessible to the user, allowing a precise evaluation and grading of the treatment.

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“…The dental students in Hong Kong are encouraged to retain the sktills whieh they use in their anatomy studies for further use in their studies of oral and maxillofacial surgery, radiology and pathology. A method has been devised to mount human skulls on the support normally used for the phantom heads in the laboratory and in the elinic (5). The use of mounted human skulls gives the students a more realistie clinical and anatomieal simulation of the problems of aeeess and instrumentation eneountered in endodontie proeedures.…”

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