Evaluation of sawbones training protocol in bone quality classification using tactile sensation
Journal
Journal of Dental Sciences
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
2
Pages
897-902
Date Issued
2022
Author(s)
Abstract
Background/purpose: Bone quality may affect the implantation protocol. This study aimed to assess whether training protocols could improve novice dental practitioners' abilities in judging bone densities with tactile sensation. Materials and methods: alternative block-drillings. VAS values and number of density-sequencing errors were analyzed with GLM repeated measures and Friedman test. Results: While mean VAS values were significantly different among the five test blocks, it was not noticed in blocks of the same density between test sessions. Significant linear correlations were observed between VAS values and block densities. Training did not influence the VAS evaluation and hardness sequencing in general but training significantly reduced the sequencing errors in operators with inferior initial performance. Conclusion: The proposed training protocol can improve the bone-quality perception among less experience dentists with poorer initial performance in bone density evaluation.
Publisher
Association for Dental Sciences of the Republic of China
Type
journal article