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Teaching Model for Artificial Teeth and Endodontic Apex Locators
Author(s) -
Tchorz Jörg Philipp,
Hellwig Elmar,
Altenburger Markus Jörg
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of dental education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.53
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1930-7837
pISSN - 0022-0337
DOI - 10.1002/j.0022-0337.2013.77.5.tb05512.x
Subject(s) - apex (geometry) , computer science , dentistry , endodontic therapy , orthodontics , medicine , root canal , anatomy
Artificial teeth are a useful teaching aid during endodontic education. This article describes the development of a simple and inexpensive model that can be equipped with artificial teeth. It shows that working length determination in artificial root canals using electronic apex locators is possible and that the embedding media has no influence on measurements. The model supports the application of current endodontic techniques and facilitates a validated evaluation of the treatments between students. Artificial teeth can be removed for visualization and replaced for further endodontic exercises.