scholarly journals The use of artificial teeth in a pre-clinical fixed prosthodontics post-core undergraduate teaching program

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Dudley
Keyword(s):  
Dental Students ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Undergraduate Teaching ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Educational Benefits ◽  
Fixed Prosthodontics ◽  
Natural Teeth ◽  
Direct Student ◽  
Artificial Teeth

Abstract Background The use of artificial teeth in pre-clinical simulation clinic teaching of post-core techniques has clear educational benefits for students and staff. This study explored the reasons for selection and direct student experiences with artificial teeth in a recently conducted pre-clinical fixed prosthodontics post-core technique teaching program. Methods An online anonymous survey was delivered to fourth year undergraduate dental students who had completed the fixed prosthodontics pre-clinical program seeking information on the choice of artificial or natural teeth and direct experiences. Quantitative data was summarised and qualitative data was clustered into topics. Results A 100% response rate was received. 36% of 70 respondents chose to use one or more artificial teeth for the post-core exercises which was predominantly driven by difficulty in sourcing appropriate natural teeth (59%) rather than educational benefit (13%). 45 (64%) chose not to use artificial teeth largely due to the cost of the teeth (49%). Conclusions Direct student experiences in using the artificial teeth for post-core exercises were positive. In the choice to select artificial or natural teeth for post-core exercises, teaching staff may focus on educational benefits while students focus on the practicalities of sourcing teeth, associated costs and ease of use. As the first known research of its kind, within the limitations of this study artificial teeth provided an appropriate and realistic simulation compared to extracted natural teeth and were easier to source for the post-core exercises of the pre-clinical fixed prosthodontics program. More widespread use of artificial teeth was limited by cost.

scholarly journals The use of artificial teeth in a pre-clinical fixed prosthodontics post-core undergraduate teaching program

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Dudley
Keyword(s):  
Dental Students ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Undergraduate Teaching ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Educational Benefits ◽  
Fixed Prosthodontics ◽  
Natural Teeth ◽  
Direct Student ◽  
Artificial Teeth

Abstract Background The use of artificial teeth in pre-clinical simulation clinic teaching of post-core techniques has clear educational benefits for students and staff. The aim of this study was to explore the reasons for selection and direct student experiences with artificial teeth in a recently conducted pre-clinical fixed prosthodontics post-core technique teaching program. Methods An online anonymous survey was delivered to fourth year undergraduate dental students who had completed the fixed prosthodontics pre-clinical program seeking information on the choice of artificial or natural teeth and direct experiences. Quantitative data was summarised and qualitative data was clustered into topics. Results A 100% response rate was received. 36% of 70 respondents chose to use one or more artificial teeth for the post-core exercises which was predominantly driven by difficulty in sourcing appropriate natural teeth (59%) rather than educational benefit (13%). 45 (64%) chose not to use artificial teeth largely due to the cost of the teeth (49%). Conclusions Direct student experiences in using the artificial teeth for post-core exercises were positive. In the choice to select artificial or natural teeth for post-core exercises, teaching staff may focus on educational benefits while students focus on the practicalities of sourcing teeth, associated costs and ease of use. As the first known research of its kind, within the limitations of this study artificial teeth provided an appropriate and realistic simulation compared to extracted natural teeth and were easier to source for the post-core exercises of the pre-clinical fixed prosthodontics program. More widespread use of artificial teeth was limited by cost.

Tratamento reabilitador com prótese total imediata maxilar e prótese parcial removível mandibular

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (35) ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
Ianca Zany Nunes Corrêa ◽  
Erika Akiko Moura Shiota ◽  
Ely Moacyr De Souza Portela ◽  
Gabriel Garcia Bardales ◽  
Francisco Pantoja Braga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tooth Extraction ◽  
Functional Restoration ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
Prosthetic Rehabilitation ◽  
Oral Rehabilitation ◽  
Removable Partial Denture ◽  
Partial Denture ◽  
Natural Teeth ◽  
Oral Examinations ◽  
Artificial Teeth

Immediate complete denture (ICD) is a mucosa-supported prosthesis manufactured before the removal of natural teeth and installed soon after their extraction. This paper aims to describe a clinical case of oral rehabilitation with upper ICD and lower removable partial denture (RPD). A 57-year-old female patient sought treatment with dissatisfaction with her aesthetics and mobility of the upper teeth. After anamnesis, intra and extra-oral examinations, radiographic examination and analysis of study models mounted on a semi-adjustable articulator, periodontal pockets were found in the upper teeth and extensive bone loss. So, upper tooth extraction, superior ICD and lower RPD were indicated as treatment. For ICD preparation, anatomical and functional moldings were made, made up of orientation and intermaxillary relationship plans for the assembly of the semi-djustable articulator models. The remaining upper teeth were removed from the model for assembly of the artificial teeth and the ICD was polymerized and polished. The lower RPD was made following the standard steps. After dentures manufacturing, the surgery for upper tooth extraction was performed and prostheses installed immediately after surgery. The results demonstrated that the performed treatment provided aesthetic, phonetic, and functional restoration to the patient avoiding her to undergo a period of edentulism. It was concluded that ICD is a good indication for prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with advanced periodontitis, whose planning is the exodontia of all the teeth of an arch.

scholarly journals Speech in phonetics: A review

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-142
Author(s):  
Kunal K Kohle ◽  
Deepak Vikhe ◽  
Vijaysingh Tanpure ◽  
Sanyukta Ingale
Keyword(s):  
Speech Production ◽  
Partial Denture ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Natural Teeth ◽  
Artificial Teeth

The proper knowledge of speech production and phonetic parameters will enables the clinician in fabrication of dentures with good phonetic capabilities. In achieving the optimum phonetic potential by providing correlation among three key objectives i.e. (mechanics, aesthetics and phonetics) of dentistry is the eventual goal of every dentist. This article provides a correlation between occlusion and speech, since the time these two factors are mostly not considered related to each other. But during phonation, the lower teeth functions independently and there remain no contact with upper teeth. This article also highlights the basic utilization of phonation as an indispensible part in placement of upper anterior teeth in complete and partial denture rehabilitation. This is basically because, while restoring natural teeth, we may have to depend on pre-extraction records in order to achieve necessary objectives. And if these records are missing, it is difficult to determining the position of artificial teeth. Hence here, we use phonetics as a guideline for proper placement of artificial teeth.

scholarly journals An Evaluation on Full Coverage Crown Preparation: An Institutional Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabilah Raihana Binti Mohd Rashid ◽  
Muhammad Afif Imran Bin Abu Talib ◽  
Wan Nor Syariza Wan Ali ◽  
Azlan Jaafar ◽  
Muhammad Syafiq Alauddin
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Clinical Teaching ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Full Coverage ◽  
Fixed Prosthodontics ◽  
Crown Preparation ◽  
The University

Introduction: Undergraduate (UG) dental students are trained for fixed prosthodontics course clinically in teaching institutions during the clinical years. However, there is a lack of objective data on the quality of fixed prostheses preparations done by UG students on their patients for academic and clinical staff. Aim: To evaluate the full-coverage crown preparations performed by UG dental students in the university clinical teaching programme. Materials and Methods: This study was a clinical audit done in the Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Sains Islam, Malaysia (USIM) from April to July 2018. The demographic and clinical data were collected from the patients’ notes and included relevant information of patients such as age, gender and others. Full-coverage crowns were analysed and crown preparation assessments were done using specific criteria and standards. The descriptive data were measured in frequency and percentage for categorical variables and mean and standard deviation for continuous data. Results: A total of 31 patients fitted with 45 units of full-coverage crowns were analysed. The mean age of patients treated by fifth year dental students was 40.5 (±14.16) years. A 51% Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) crown provided to the patients. On the whole, UG undergoing the dentistry programme in the institution scored the lowest (51%) on proximal reduction and the highest (97.7%) on producing smooth and continuous preparation. Conclusion: Majority of the crowns prepared by students have acceptable preparation except in proximal reduction and cervical margin preparation that can be improved upon and emphasised further during the teaching and learning sessions.

scholarly journals A Survey About Awareness of Oral Cancer Among The Undergraduate Dental Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 1565-1573
Author(s):  
Anushya P ◽  
Keerthi Sasanka L ◽  
Jothi Priya A
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Study Population ◽  
School Of Dentistry ◽  
General Dentist

Dentists have a crucial role within the best prevention measures, controlling etiological factors and early detection. Lack of general dentist carcinoma knowledge has been shown to be a serious factor to delays in referral and treatment. Dentists’ competence and confidence in detecting carcinoma could also be strongly influenced by their school of dentistry training. Hence, it's the responsibility of the school of dentistry to make sure the formation of a generalist with solid technical, scientific, ethical knowledge, promoting good oral hygiene and prevention of oral diseases. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess dental student’s awareness, role in preventing and early detection of oral cancer. The study population included 100 dental students. The data was collected and statistically analysed. In this present study, 48% male and 52% female participated. Here, 76% of scholars are conscious of carcinoma whereas 24% of scholars are unaware of oral cancer. The risk factors for carcinoma mainly described by the scholars were 44% for smoking and 8% for alcohol consumption. Most of the scholars considered that labial/ buccal mucosa was the commonest site in diagnosis of oral cancer. The early detection of carcinoma improves survival, which was suggested by 46% of scholars. About 59% of scholars reported that they need sufficient knowledge regarding prevention and management of carcinoma. In this present study, out of 100 Dental students who participated in awareness of carcinoma, majority of the dental students were aware and had better knowledge on preventive measures of oral cancer. This study also highlights the necessity for an improvement of the teaching program regarding oral examination.

scholarly journals Assessment of Noise Levels of Equipment Used in the Practical Dental Teaching Activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Meriem Amine ◽  
Zineb Aljalil ◽  
Asmaa Redwane ◽  
Ikram Delfag ◽  
Imane Lahby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Noise Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sound Level ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Fixed Prosthodontics ◽  
Practical Session ◽  
Level Meter

Introduction. Practical activities in dentistry are characterized by a high noise level that can have adverse effects on the hearing health of professors, students, and teaching staff. The objective of our study was to make an assessment of the noise level during the practical fixed prosthodontics activities in the Faculty of Dentistry of Casablanca. Materials and Methods. We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study to measure the noise level in the practical room of fixed prosthodontics. The measurements were obtained during 4 sessions over a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes, each with the use of a SdB + sound level meter at 4 different locations. Results. The results showed the following: an average value of 69.35 dB (A) for the first practical session (south), an average value of 71.07 dB (A) for the 2nd practical session (east), an average value of 70.36 dB (A) for the 3rd practical session (west), and an average value of 72.06 dB (A) for the 4th practical session (center of the room). Discussion and Conclusion. The results obtained are similar to the results found in previous studies in other countries. These results are below the thresholds of the legislation and international standards. However, we have recorded punctual peaks that exceed the recommended level, requiring the introduction of the means of prevention and the measures of safety against the noise as well at the level of the practical activity classroom and the realization of more in-depth studies concerning the evaluation of the daily exposure of the professors, students, and teaching staff to noise.

scholarly journals Evaluación funcional de las restauraciones protésicas fijas. Reporte de serie de casos / Functional Evaluation of Fixed Prosthetic Restorations. Case Series Report

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (75) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar Hernán Zuluaga López
Keyword(s):  
Medical Information ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Treatment Recommendation ◽  
Functional Evaluation ◽  
Periodontal Tissues ◽  
Fixed Prosthodontics ◽  
Single Crown ◽  
Case Series Report ◽  
Clinical Records

RESUMEN. Antecedentes: Innumerables complicaciones hacen que una prótesis parcial fija (PPF) o corona individual fracasen. Por tal razón, se requiere evaluarlas permanentemente, principalmente en los ámbitos donde se forman los profesionales en odontología. Objetivo: Evaluar biológica, mecánica y funcionalmente las PPF colocadas en un servicio odontológico de pregrado en Manizales, Colombia. Métodos: Este estudio descriptivo evaluó 44 prótesis fijas realizadas en 23 pacientes. Los antecedentes se tomaron de la historia clínica. Se valoraron criterios clínicos biológicos, mecánicos y funcionales a través de montajes en un articulador semiajustable. Se realizó una clasificación protésica como tratamientos exitosos, tratamientos con complicaciones reversibles y con complicaciones irreversibles. Resultados: 36 prótesis cumplieron parámetros de supervivencia protésica, entre los cuales complicaciones reversibles relacionadas con alteraciones de los tejidos periodontales y alteración de los contactos interoclusales se identificaron en 20 prótesis. 8 prótesis presentaban complicaciones irreversibles afectadas por severos problemas periodontales y desadaptaciones marginales. No se observaron alteraciones pulpares y ni fracturas dentales o protésicas. Conclusión: La mayoría de las PPF (81,8 %) mostraron parámetros de supervivencia protésica con algunas complicaciones reversibles. Entre los factores identificados que se deben enfatizar en la formación de los estudiantes de odontología al hacer prótesis están el compromiso del paciente con el tratamiento, la higiene oral y el mantenimiento clínico. Ellos son necesarios para garantizar la longevidad de las restauraciones, teniendo en cuenta que el riesgo de complicaciones se incrementa con el tiempo.ABSTRACT. Background: Innumerable complications may cause a fixed partial prosthesis (FPP) or single crown to fail. Therefore, it is important following up them, particularly in those spaces where dental professionals are trained. Purpose: To conduct a biological, mechanical, and functional evaluation of FPPs cemented at a predoctoral dental clinic in Manizales, Colombia. Methods: This descriptive study evaluated 44 FPPs made in 23 patients. Medical information was obtained from patients’ clinical records. Biological, mechanical, and functional criteria were evaluated through analysis of mounted models in semi-adjustable articulators. Decision criteria were: successful treatments, treatments with reversible complications, and treatments with irreversible complications. Results: 36 prostheses met prosthetic survival parameters of which 20 presented reversible complications consisting of alterations of periodontal tissues and interocclusal contacts. 8 prostheses showed irreversible complications, which were caused by severe periodontal problems and marginal discrepancies. Neither pulpal alterations nor dental or prosthetic fractures were observed. Conclusion: Most FPP (81.8 %) met prosthetic survival parameters with some reversible complications. Factors identified that should be emphasized while training dental students in fixed prosthodontics include: patient compliance with treatment recommendation, dental hygiene, and maintenance follow-ups. They are necessary to guarantee lasting results if considering that risk of complications increases with time. 

scholarly journals Yolngu Studies: A case study of Aboriginal community engagement

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 31-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Christie
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Charles Darwin ◽  
Undergraduate Teaching ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Aboriginal Community ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Aboriginal Languages

The Yolngu studies program at Charles Darwin University has been active in the teaching of Yolngu (East Arnhemland Aboriginal) languages and culture, in collaborative transdisciplinary research, and in community engagement for well over ten years. The original undergraduate teaching program was set up under the guidance of Yolngu elders. They instituted key principles for the tertiary level teaching of Yolngu languages and culture, which reflected protocols for knowledge production and representation derived from traditional culture. These principles ensured the continuation of an ongoing community engagement practice that enabled the flourishing of a collaborative research culture in which projects were negotiated; these projects remain faithful to both western academic standards, and ancestral Aboriginal practices. The paper gives details of the program, the underlying Aboriginal philosophy, and some of the research projects. The success of the whole program can be seen to derive from the co-constitutivity of community engagement, research and teaching. In 2005 the program won the Prime Minister's award for Australia's best tertiary teaching program.

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