Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: ProblemIncremental layering is a foundational technique in composite resin placement, essential for minimizing polymerization shrinkage, ensuring optimal adaptation, and enhancing the longevity of restorations [1].However, in preclinical training, students practice on natural-size manikin teeth, making it difficult to visualize and assess thin layers of composite during placement.This limitation contributes to frequent challenges in proper layer placement and maintaining awareness of opposite walls, both critical for developing a clinical technique. SolutionThis study explored the use of enlarged, non-tooth-colored 3Dprinted models [2, 3] to enhance understanding of composite layering.The increased size and color contrast [3] help students better visualize incremental layering.The goal was to evaluate how this training impacts students' understanding, knowledge, and confidence in composite placement.
Source: Journal of Dental Education
DOI: 10.1002/jdd.70094
Authors: Yvette Alania, Fotini Anagnostopoulos‐King, Joyce Huey, Marina Fileva
Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Language: English
Subfield: Orthodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,570
OpenAlex ID: W4415686400