Innovative 3D-printed educational models for vital pulp treatments and local anesthesia training in pediatric dentistry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preclinical training is essential across all areas of dental education. In pediatric dentistry, it is particularly valuable due to the unique challenges of working with young patients, and it provides a safe environment for students to gain confidence before transitioning to clinical care. Procedures such as local anesthesia administration and vital pulp therapy require specific skills that are best developed through simulation-based education. Recent advancements in three-dimensional (3D) printing technology offer innovative solutions to enhance dental education by providing realistic and patient-specific educational models. This study aimed to develop and evaluate two distinct 3D-printed educational models for pediatric dentistry training.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Aktas N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12302569 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature